How long does a spur thighed tortoise hibernate?
How long does a spur thighed tortoise hibernate? Hibernation for Testudo (graeca) ibera can last from November to April in free-ranging specimens. This high-altitude species is overwintered between 5°C-10°C (40°F-50°F) in a suitably prepared area (see guidelines for Testudo marginata). Never expose these tortoises to below-freezing temperatures. Should I hibernate Read more…