How long can a Horsfield Tortoise go without food?
a tortoise will only stop eating when it is going into hibernation or sleeping, they sleep for about 20 weeks when in proper hibernation, but if your friends tortoise has stopped eating it could be a couple of things, first check you have the correct temp in the enclosure (cool end low 70’s, the basking temp of about 90, and the night temp of 60) the correct temp is Essential for a healthy tortoise. second if your friend has just dropped it off to you the disruption of the move will have upset the tortoise they don’t like to be moved about. the third is it is getting sick so keep and eye on it for any signs of breathing difficulties fourth it is hibernating, but if the temps are correct this should not happen, it might be the move that has upset the tortoise, a temp that is too low will stop the tortoise eating they need the heat to help digest the food, a tortoise that is kept in the correct way should not stop eating but stay active, usually if a tortoise that was active and happy be
