Do Marginated Tortoises Hibernate?

Hibernating Marginated Tortoises
Most tortoises will hibernate within these boxes. ... The marginated tortoise hibernates in the wild, after all, and, if housed outdoors, it will hibernate in captivity in areas that experience temperatures that are at or below freezing during the winter.

Do Marginated tortoises need to hibernate?

Marginated tortoises would hibernate naturally in the wild through the winter months. We recommend your tortoise is hibernated each year between 4 and 8C for 3-4 months. Ask to handle the tortoise to gauge it's health.

How long do marginated tortoise live?

They may live between 100 and 140 years, according to the best estimates of scientists.

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