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How do Asian giant tortoises hibernate?

2021-08-24 / 325 Read

When the water temperature is 14°C, the Asian giant tortoise has hibernated. At this time, the Asian giant tortoise should be checked. Unhealthy turtles should be kept warm and the water temperature should be kept above 22°C, and corresponding treatment measures should be taken and fed normally. After the healthy Asian giant tortoise enters hibernation, the water should be changed every half month, and the water temperature should be kept above 10℃. During hibernation, some Asian giant tortoises floating on the water surface should be fished out in time and kept in isolation and heating. As the temperature rises, the water temperature reaches about 15 ℃, and the Asian giant tortoise has a small amount of activity. When the temperature is 18 ℃, a small number of Asian giant tortoises have been foraging, and the pond needs to be cleaned and disinfected before the first feeding.

How

For Asian giant tortoises, there are several ways to hibernate, including muddy water for winter, coconut soil for winter, sand water for winter Yes, there are those who spend the winter in shallow water and those who spend the winter with wet cloth. As for whether or not to hibernate, it depends on the state of the Asian giant tortoise. If it is not good, it is recommended not to hibernate it. As for the method of hibernation, there is no 100% safe wintering method. Various methods are just to do the best in the process to improve the coefficient of safe wintering of Asian giant tortoises as much as possible.