How to winter for turtles?

As we all know, turtles are animals that spend the winter through hibernation, so how to help their own turtles survive the winter?

First, how to winter for the tortoise?

First of all, feed as much food as possible before winter to allow turtles to store enough fat and energy. Then prepare a suitable container and put sand, small stones, etc., in it, of course, do a good job of disinfection before putting it. Finally, just let the tortoise discharge the waste from the intestines before hibernation.

Second, what are the points for attention in raising turtles?

1. Water depth

The culture environment mainly includes the control of water quality, water level and water temperature in the pond, as well as the establishment of rest grounds and casinos. Generally speaking, the depth of the water can just cover the turtle, not too deep, which is not conducive to its growth.

two。 Water quality

Check the water quality and change the water source every four days to ensure the water quality. In addition, some algae can be planted in culture ponds.

3. Water temperature

Try to keep the water temperature around twenty-five degrees. It is also necessary to build a rockery out of stones in the pond so that turtles can rest and play and promote their growth and development.

4. Feed

In the baby turtle stage, mainly feed special turtle food, and then assist to feed an appropriate amount of fish and shrimp, control the amount of feeding follow the principle of a small amount of more. Adult turtles are mainly fed with fish, shrimp or meat. In addition, before each feeding, the last remaining feed should be fished out to prevent the feed from fermenting and deteriorating, producing harmful gases, which is disadvantageous to the growth of the tortoise.

5. Administration and Management

To often give the tortoise a bath, wash its shell, do not give the tortoise frequently change feed, which will make it unable to adapt for a time, easy to cause gastrointestinal diseases.

6. Disease

To change water regularly for disinfection, disinfectants can use baking soda or potassium permanganate solution, strengthen temperature management, and add appropriate amounts of antibiotics or oxytetracycline to turtle feed to improve their resistance.