How does the money turtle winter?

The money turtle will enter hibernation in the cold winter. At this time, farmers need to strengthen management to help the money turtle survive the winter successfully. How can the money turtle survive the winter?

How does the money turtle winter?

1. Big container for winter

There are many farmers, breeding a small number, worried about the sudden change in outdoor weather temperature, turtle winter failure and lead to death, so in winter, the stone gold will be moved indoors with large containers for winter. Large containers include plastic pots, plastic manger, large barrels, etc. First, put some sand on the bottom of the container. The sand must be washed clean. It is best to expose it to the sun for a few days to sterilize it. After spreading the sand, spread some hay on the sand, and then sprinkle some water to moisturize it. In this way, the turtle will drill deep into the sand and naturally winter. During winter, farmers should pay attention to regularly supply water in large containers, maintain humidity, control indoor temperature at 15℃-20℃, and then check whether the turtle is normal at intervals, and bury sand and hay back. Large containers are not suitable for noisy places. Be quiet and let the money turtle spend the winter quietly.

2. Temperature of hibernation of money turtle

Money turtle belongs to semi-aquatic nature, turtles like to live in groups in shallow water, usually like a certain amount of sunlight to dry their backs, money turtle every year from November to March of the next year belongs to hibernation period, due to climate and geographical relations, hibernation time is long and short, generally speaking, money turtle in 15℃ below the beginning of hibernation, turtles have a certain degree of cold resistance, in general, as long as the water temperature is not lower than 4℃ can safely winter. If raised in the balcony or garden pool, we must pay attention to wind, cold, can use plastic, canvas for wind, etc., so that the turtle can safely winter, survival rate is also high.

II. Precautions for overwintering of money turtle

1. Disinfect the utensils related to feeding before hibernation

Disinfection with bleach or benzalkonium chloride can be used to reduce the likelihood of disease during hibernation.

2. Before hibernation, you need to check the health status of the money turtle

Although the resistance and immunity of the money turtle are strong, hibernation is still a "barrier" for the money turtle. If you don't pay attention to inspection, if you let the weak and sick money turtle hibernate by itself, accidental death may occur. Therefore, you should carefully check its health before hibernation, and properly warm it to help it pass the hibernation period smoothly.

3. Keep the breeding pond properly shaded and quiet.

During hibernation, a piece of cloth can be used to cover a part of the turtle pond and put it in a less noisy place to make the money turtle safely overwinter.