up from hibernation, but a bit early

[zaroba]

i was outside smoking a cig and went over to my turtle pen, i noticed that one of the 3 box turtles i have in it has woken up from hibernation. not a suprise really since the temps this week have been in the 60s and 70s.

the only problem is that tomarrow and next week the temps are supposed to go back down into the 30s and 40s again and i'm worried about the turtle thats awake. somewhat worried about the other two aswell since they might wake up too.

will he be allright with the temps going back down again?
or should i bring him inside?

[Studdlygoof]

I have a sulcuta...big difference from a box turtle...but during the winter months I set out one of those plastic dog igloo's and put a heat lamp in it...Mocca heads right for it when i drag it out...fill it with some hay and shes good to go on mild cold nights...when it really starts to drop i have to bring her in...not saying you have to be this drastic but i believe in leaving them out in the environment for as long as is humane...possibly some type of heater setup or something like this would help...hay also helps insulate but watch for fire hazard getting too close to lamps...