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 £45, extra Torts £12.00
weight, health exam, faeces microscopy, worming
or
* Hibernation Club £65, extra Torts £12.00
Join our Hibernation Club Meetings in September
Bring your Tort, families welcome
Demonstration seminar on Fridge, Box & outdoor techniques
For your Tort: weight, health exam, faeces microscopy, worming
Emily will help you create a plan for your tort including a weight & time plan so you know what to expect
Join our members-only facebook group for friendly & helpful advice, tips & timeline
TORTOISE SANCTUARY
Rehabilitation * Education * Conservation
HIBERNATION
WINTER 2023
We are fully booked for Winter 2023
If your Tortoise has hibernated with us before their spot is reserved annually
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. Sorry fully booked for new tortoises.
* 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
