Things You'll Need
- Thermometer
- Heat lamp
- Space heater
Instructions
Attach a thermometer to the inside of the tortoise's enclosure, so you can monitor the constant temperature. It's important to be aware of your tortoise's specific needs, as they are not the same for all species.
Place a heat lamp on the end of the tortoise's enclosure, if extra heat is needed to match their accustomed summer temperatures. A space heater may be used for larger species, to raise the ambient room temperature. It's usually easiest to maintain and monitor their enclosure's temperature if they're kept in a controlled, indoor environment.
Bathe the tortoise in warm water, if it begins to seek shelter or show other signs of hibernation. It can be dangerous for tortoises to hibernate without being adequately prepared for it -- a stomach full of food could rot inside the tortoise and kill the animal.