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LauraG

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Early hibernation in SF Bay Area?
« on: August 10, 2010, 03:46:38 AM »
My Russian (about 10 years old) went into a really early hibernation this year.  Stopped eating a few weeks ago and dug herself deep under a pot just a few days ago.  I live in the East Bay area of SF -- it's been cooler but seems pretty early to go down for good.  She usually hibernates Oct to Mar. or Apr.  (I think).  Anyone else have similar experience this year?
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Laura
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Didi

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Re: Early hibernation in SF Bay Area?
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2010, 05:48:33 AM »
One of mine did that last year in late August.  What have been your overnight low temperatures?
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Re: Early hibernation in SF Bay Area?
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2010, 03:17:39 PM »
Hi Laura,
 Some of mine slowed down a little, but not hibernating. Mine usually cut back on eating next month.
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Dan Goemmel
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