From November to March, when the temperature drops to 10°C, the spiny sea turtle lurks in the silt at the bottom of the pool or in the straw-covered soil on land. Stop all activities and go into hibernation. At this time, the metabolism of the spiny mountain turtle will proceed at a slow rate.

When the temperature rises in April When the temperature reaches 15°C, the sea turtle will end its hibernation and start normal activities and feeding. During hibernation, the water in the pool does not need to be replaced, just maintain the temperature.