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Alban_T
06-28-2007, 02:47 PM
Hi,

I wondered how my 1.1.0 T. merianae will be behaving during hibernation. Will they be completely dormant for a few months or will they occasionaly be active?
This because I was thinking about maybe letting them hebernate in a small enclosure in my spare bedroom. My spare bedroom is much colder then my ReptiRoom will ever be, that is why I'm thinking about this.

Any suggestions?

tupinambis
06-28-2007, 06:59 PM
It depends a lot on the external environment. Tegus will arouse now and then during the hibernation season, but if the outside environment is unfavourable (too cold, wet, etc.) they won't leave their burrow. If the conditions are fine, they will bask a bit before retreating once again into their den.