2007-02-01 22:14:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Hibernation is the slowing down of all bodily functions. Sometimes an animal, like the tortoise, will slow down to the point that it's heart rate and breathing seem to actually stop. At this point, they don't Need food, and digestion stops, just like all the other body functions.
2007-02-02 22:52:34 · answer #1 · answered by Theresa A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any food left in the stomach will just rot and cause severe problems once the gastrointestinal system has shut down during hibernation.
2007-02-02 06:20:04 · answer #2 · answered by Speyman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Too much food in the stomach during hibernation will 'sour' or start to ferment while it is in there.
Try the articles at http://www.tortoisetrust.com.uk for more articles on this.
2007-02-02 22:17:58 · answer #3 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because he can't empty his stomach while he's asleep and his guts might rot
2007-02-02 06:19:19 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you been on shelled warriors website? they can help you about your tortoise.
2007-02-05 10:17:10 · answer #5 · answered by emma h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-02 06:22:14 · answer #6 · answered by Linda J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋