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How do tiger musk turtles hibernate

2021-07-09 / 237 Read

When the temperature drops below 10 degrees Celsius, the tiger musk turtle slowly enters hibernation. During the entire hibernation period, the head, tail, and limbs of the tiger-striped musk turtle will be tucked into the shell, with eyes closed, and will not eat, move, or even defecate.

How

The next spring, when the temperature reaches about 15 degrees, The Tiger Musk Turtle will burrow out on its own. Newly recovered tiger musk turtles should not be fed in large quantities.