Does your tortoise respire when it hibernates?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

This is from wikipedia:

Hibernation is a state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animal, characterized by lower body temperature, slower breathing, and lower metabolic rate.

slower breathing, so yes your tortoise does respire when it hibernates

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∙ 15y ago

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