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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:

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   * Health check & worming £45, extra Torts £12.00

weight, health exam, faeces microscopy, worming

   

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Hibernation
Pre-Hibernation

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 

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HIBERNATION

Take the worry out of hibernation:

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* 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

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AFTER HIBERNATION CARE

Your tortoise should eat within 5 days of waking from hibernation:

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*Post-Hibernation Recovery Service £85.00, extra Torts £25.00

7-14 day stay with supportive feeding, heat & UVB, repto-boost bathing, electrolytes & fluids as required

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After Hibernation

Orlestone Tortoise Sanctuary

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