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For those wondering: The tortoises are kept in the fridge for hibernation.
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If you have that many tortoises, you'd think you'd have a designated fridge for them. Not storing them next to the mayo.
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The other items, like paprika and wine, don't like it as cold as in a usual fridge either. So I assume this is the "warmer" fridge.
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It's actually called brumation, but essentially yes!
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TIL, thanks.
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And to increase the shelf life.
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Increase the shell life
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shellf life
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I have 2 tortoises and their terrarium is in a separate room in our apartment. However, I can't get this room cold enough in the winter for them to sleep so I was thinking about storing them in the shed. With current climate change however our winters don't get cold enough anymore so I'm afraid the shed won't either. Now I'm thinking about getting a small table top fridge for them to sleep in. I can put it on my desk and store some cans of drink in there as well :D
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How do they survive if the air doesn't circulate in there?
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Cold slows down metabolism and there is enough air in the fridge for X amount of time, so they just need to open the door every so often.
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Aww ♥️
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Here is, hopefully, a good article on the process - https://www.tortoisetrust.com/post/refrigerator-hibernation-brumation-methods-for-tortoises-turtles
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