The weather is getting colder and the turtles are going to hibernate. Generally, turtles stop eating at around 18 degrees Celsius. It enters hibernation state around 13 degrees Celsius. I don’t know how big your turtle is. If it’s under 7 centimeters, it’s best not to hibernate. Weigh it with your hands. If it feels light, don't hibernate. Buy a heating rod and control the temperature above 28 degrees. If the turtle is healthy and has no disease, it will eat in two or three days. It is best to feed it red worms or mealworms first. Live things are more likely to cause disease in small turtles. appetite.
On the contrary, if the tortoise is already relatively large and relatively healthy (heavy when weighed), you can let it hibernate naturally. Place it in the sand or container prepared for the turtle, keep the sand moist, and cover it with a layer of towel or newspaper. Place it in a leeward place and keep the temperature balanced. It should not be lower than 4 degrees. If it is 0 degrees, the turtle will freeze to death.
Don't disturb the turtle frequently during hibernation, but that doesn't mean you can't touch it. Check the turtle's condition regularly. , replenish water regularly.
