My question is do gophers in Florida hibernate? ... In central Florida and areas south, gopher tortoises spend more time in their burrows during the winter. However, if temperatures get above 70 degrees, they will come out of their burrows and feed no matter what the time of year.

How long do gopher tortoises hibernate?

When can one see tortoises in the California deserts? When are they active? In general, tortoises hibernate from October through early March and are underground in burrows during that time. On a warm sunny day, an occasional animal may be found near the mouth of a burrow in late fall or winter.

What do gopher tortoises eat in winter?

Primarily herbivorous creatures, gopher tortoises eat grasses, mushrooms, saw palmetto berries, and prickly pear cactus pads, fruits and flowers, as well as blackberries, blueberries, gopher apples and other low-growing fruits.