Pet turtles require proper diet and environmental conditioning during the winter to ensure their health and survival. Generally speaking, the diet of pet turtles in winter should be based on low-protein, low-fat, high-fiber and high-calcium foods, such as vegetables, pumpkins, carrots, tofu, and fish , shrimp skin, bugs, etc. It is recommended not to feed pet turtles too much meat and high-fat foods to avoid health problems such as intestinal problems and obesity.
In addition, pet turtles need to be suitable for winter ambient temperature and light conditions to help them digest food and maintain a normal metabolic rate. It is recommended to prepare a warm space or warm water tank indoors to maintain constant temperature and humidity, while providing appropriate ultraviolet exposure to pet turtles to help them absorb enough Vitamin D3, promotes bone health and calcium metabolism. It should be noted that pet turtles need to adapt to gradual environmental changes and not sudden changes in temperature and light conditions to avoid causing health problems.
