The Brazilian tortoise hibernates in the natural environment. We can build an artificial natural environment for the Brazilian tortoise to hibernate, but this requires a lot of breeders. In this process, it is necessary to fill a large container with water, and then put a mud bottom about 6-8 inches high to create a natural environment for the Brazilian tortoise.
If the Brazilian tortoise is to be placed in a terrestrial environment, it is necessary to prepare a larger container for the Brazilian tortoise to put in. Spread a thin layer of potting mud, about 2-3 cm (according to the actual situation), then put the hibernating Brazilian tortoise into the container, and then add some loose hay and seaweed to cover the Brazilian tortoise.
Brazilian tortoises can hibernate in water. Many people think that water has a large heat capacity and the temperature will be relatively stable. In winter, the temperature of water is higher than that of air. It is more suitable for Brazilian tortoise to hibernate, and it is also convenient to drink and row at any time. However, it is worth noting that this hibernation mode requires Brazilian turtles to like water enough, and it is more suitable for those Brazilian turtles who live in water for a long time. Even so, when the Brazilian tortoise hibernates, it should be noted that the water depth should not exceed the skirt, and there should be an "island in the lake".
Matters needing attention of Brazilian tortoise after hibernation
The temperature of the turtle's dormant environment is very important. It is not simple to move the hibernating turtle environment to a warm place. This will cause sudden death or other diseases of turtles. The environmental temperature of the hibernating turtle should be gradually raised, so that the turtle can have a gradual adaptation process. This process should last about a week, so don't rush for success.
Turtles that have just finished dormancy are not interested in food, and most of the time they don't eat. Like many people who just wake up from hibernation, turtles will feel dizzy and need some time to adjust, but the adjustment time for turtles is much longer than that for humans, which takes about 1 day -2 days or longer.