How to raise turtles in winter

Many people who have pet turtles at home know that turtles hibernate in winter when the temperature is low. If you don't pay attention during hibernation, turtles may die, so how to raise turtles in winter?

1. Methods of raising turtles in winter

1. Starting from September, feed the tortoise twice a day and make the turtle as full as possible for a month.

February, October turtles no longer eat, ready to hibernate, can be prepared to soak the turtle in warm water, which can stimulate the intestines and stomach of the turtle to let the turtle defecate, which is beneficial to health.

3. In addition, it is necessary to maintain a suitable temperature and humidity. If the tortoise has enough weight and fat, it can hibernate normally. Otherwise, warm water should be heated for the winter.

Because the hibernating time of turtles is generally about half a year, it is actually very difficult for turtles to rely on the fat stored in the previous month for the winter. Only turtles with enough weight and fat can persist.

If the turtle at home has been raised for a long time and is relatively healthy, you can spread wet thick sand in the container and cover it with a newspaper. The turtle will hibernate in the sand and replenish water once a week to keep the sand and the newspaper moist.

If the turtles at home are relatively small and have just been raised, it is better to feed them with warm water so that the turtles can eat normally through the winter.

Matters needing attention in raising turtles in winter

1. When the temperature drops below 13 ℃, the tortoise begins to hibernate, but the hibernating temperature of the tortoise is 10 ℃. It is recommended to maintain this temperature. If the temperature is higher, the tortoise will wake up easily, which will affect the health of the tortoise.

2. If the tortoise is thin and doesn't eat well in September, if you want the turtle to eat again, you can set the temperature back to 28 ℃, and the turtle will eat again.

In short, although the tortoise usually does not move when it hibernates, the owner should observe and take care of it carefully, so that the tortoise will grow better and better.