The yellow-bellied red-eared turtle generally enters the hibernation state when the temperature drops below 15°C, enters hibernation completely when the temperature is lower than 12°C, and enters deep hibernation when the temperature is 6°C or 7°C Therefore, when the natural temperature gradually decreases, the indoor temperature also needs to be controlled to be consistent.

Secondly, in order to ensure that the red-eared turtle can go through hibernation smoothly , The owner needs to start from September or October every year to put fat on the yellow-bellied red-eared turtle. Generally, a month of rich dietary nutrition can store a lot of fat and calories for the yellow-bellied red-eared turtle.

When the temperature drops to about 15℃, the red-eared turtle will have a decrease in appetite. At this time, the owner can soak the red-eared turtle in warm water to speed up the food of the red-eared turtle. Digest and metabolize, clean up its stomach, and then wait for the yellow-bellied red-eared turtle to go into hibernation.