When the temperature of the environment where turtles grow drops below 13℃, they begin to hibernate. During the whole wintering period, the head, tail and limbs are all retracted into the shell, eyes are closed, and they do not eat, move or excrete until they emerge from the sting. If the environment does not adapt, it is difficult to enter a dormant state.

The optimum hibernation temperature of turtles is 1- 10℃. If it is higher than 10℃, it will easily cause the turtle to wake up, thus consuming physical strength and causing the turtle's physique to decline, which is not conducive to the growth and reproduction in the coming year. Repeated hibernation and awakening during a hibernation period will also lead to the death of turtles; Temperatures below 0℃ will frostbite turtles and even freeze to death. Therefore, the possible temperature change factors must be considered when setting the hibernation place of turtles artificially.

Feeding methods of turtles during hibernation

1, it is very dangerous for turtles to go into hibernation, so it is necessary to ensure that turtles have enough energy to ensure metabolism. At this time, it is very important to control the temperature. It is scientifically proved that the mortality rate of turtles in hibernation below 3 degrees is very high, so it is necessary to ensure the water temperature of turtles during hibernation as much as possible.

2. The tortoise after hibernation consumes a lot of body, so it is necessary to replenish physical strength as much as possible and return to the state before hibernation. At this time, sufficient nutrients should be added to the feed to ensure the nutrients needed for life.

At this time, the tortoise seldom eats. Because its physical strength has just recovered, just like humans just woke up from sleep, they are unwilling to eat a lot. At this time, they should slowly increase the food supply and restore their physical strength as soon as possible.

4. While ensuring the food supply for turtles, we should ensure adequate lighting conditions and temperature supply.