My 15month old Hermanns tort is not hibernating due to her size/weight. I have invested in a cervix heat lamp in addition to her Lucky Reptile 3 in 1 light to keep her warm. But the problem is she doesn't want to do anything other than burrow down and she isn't eating very much. What ur advice and should I be worried??? Thanks in advance Vicky & Sydney xxx

Hiya,

It's not unusual this time of year. May I ask what the temps are under the lamp and background and confirm she's not in a vivarium please?
You could try feeding her after bathing in warm water.

Kindest Regards
Darren

Hi Darren

I don't have her in a viv I have her in a tabletop. The ambient temp is around 21c and under her spot its around 32c. I bathe her in a morning and then feed her then I bathe her when I get home from work , then feed her. But she is very lethargic and doesn't really want to eat. If she does eat, it's only a very small amount. I am trying to feed her fav to tempt her too eat . Any ideas?? Thanks Vicky xxx

Hi Vicky,

I really wouldn't worry. Turn off her lamp for 2-3 days, leave her, then bathe her and try feeding her again. As she's spending more time hiding away and less time basking/warming up, she is probably not hungry as she's taking longer to digest the food in her stomach. This is perfectly normal behaviour this time of year.

HTH
Darren

Thanks Darren, you've put my mind at rest. Your a star!!!!

Thanks Vicky & Sydney xxxxx

You're very welcome:-)