There are many species of tortoises and they are arguably one of the oldest living reptiles. The body has hard armor, in case of danger can be drawn into the limbs and head. In fact, tortoises are ectotherms and are greatly affected by temperature. When the environment around the turtle is below 10 degrees Celsius, it will hibernate quietly in the mud or find a soft place with straw. No food or drink. When the temperature rises above 15℃, it wakes up to feed. So the most important thing for us in winter is to keep the turtles warm. There’s no need to put too much water in. Different turtle life habits are also different, according to the turtle habit to give it water. So how do you keep a turtle?

1. When the temperature is lower than 15 degrees, the turtle will enter hibernation, the general domestic turtle into hibernation must not be placed outdoors. Before the turtle hibernates, it is necessary to ensure that the turtle’s body becomes an empty state. Otherwise, due to the influence of temperature difference, it is possible to cause intestinal blockage in the turtle body. Let the turtle take a warm bath in advance. This is an effective way to clear the gastrointestinal system.

2. During the hibernation period of the turtle can not often disturb them, or it may cause the phenomenon of sudden death of the turtle wake up. Nor can hibernating tortoises be easily moved to a warm place. The temperature around the turtle should slowly rise.

3. The hibernation environment can be arranged according to the living habits of the turtle in the hibernating props. The turtle who likes water can put a little water. Then make a wet environment with sponge or straw, or get some wet soil, etc.

4. The most important thing is the water temperature. Tortoises live in environments higher than 0℃. When we have a big freeze in our lives, we can put a thermostat in the turtle’s home. Control the water temperature between 0℃ and 15℃. These thermostats are available on the market.

Although the turtles grow strong, in fact, they also want us to be careful. These are the things that I share with you when a turtle hibernates. I hope everyone takes hibernating turtles seriously.