How to raise grass turtles in winter

Turtles are long-lived animals, it is relatively easy to raise turtles, but most animals need to hibernate, so how to raise grass turtles in winter?

I. Water temperature management

The temperature is relatively low in winter, and when the temperature reaches 13 ℃, the tortoise will go into hibernation. Don't let the water temperature be lower than 10 ℃ during this period.

II. Pond management

At the beginning of winter, river sand needs to be added to the pond, and healthy turtles can hibernate in the river sand by themselves, which can have the effect of heat preservation.

III. Water quality management

You don't have to change water too frequently in winter, because you need to keep the temperature of the water. In general, you only need to change 2/3 of the fresh water once a month.

IV. Feeding and management

Make sure the tortoise is full before winter, otherwise the body heat cannot be maintained until the temperature picks up. Therefore, after entering September, it is necessary to adjust the nutritional needs of turtles.

The above are the breeding methods of grass turtles in winter. I hope it will be helpful to you.