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Brumation
Tortoises are preparing for brumation, the winter sleep. In fall you may see pacing, different eating habits, digging, and a general slowing of behavior as fall proceeds. Before brumation, give your tortoise a good, long drink. Place it in a shallow pan of luke warm water, with water only about half the height of the tortoise. The tortoise may immerse its head for as long as 5 or 10 minutes or more—don’t be alarmed. Click on the attached document to learn more about brumation:

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