hibernation
services
Successful hibernation is an essential part of Tortoise life
It re-boots their immune system & sets their hormone cycle
Dr Emily is here to help throughout the process.
Thriving not just Surviving
PRE-HIBERNATION
1 month prior to hibernation, book in for a daytrip:
* Health check & worming £32.50, extra Torts £6.00
weight, health exam, faeces microscopy, worming
or, * Full health screen £65
weight, health exam, faeces microscopy, worming, haematology blood test (checks for anaemia & infection), ultrasound (checks for eggs & internal disease)
We'll need your Tort for atleast 5 hours,
no charge if overnight stay needed
HIBERNATION
Take the worry out of hibernation:
* Hibernation Service £185.00, extra Torts £25.00
From Autumn till Spring, we'll do your Tort's health check, worming, 3-week wind down, 6-12 week fridge hibernation & wake-up.
(we may need to add a £15 surcharge 2022-23 if electricity costs remain above 25p/kwhr)
* Over-Wintering Service £265
If your vet advises your garden Tortoise should not hibernate this year, we can over-winter them under heat & UVB, providing any health care required
Dates are totally flexible, we do not return garden Torts until good weather
AFTER HIBERNATION CARE
Your tortoise should eat within 5 days of waking from hibernation:
*Post-Hibernation Recovery Service £65.00, extra Torts £25.00
7-14 day stay with supportive feeding, heat & UVB, repto-boost bathing, electrolytes & fluids as required
