The yellow-headed side-necked turtle does not need to hibernate in winter, because it is a turtle that grows in tropical areas. The native environment is hot and humid, and the four seasons are not distinct, so there is no hibernation. As long as the ambient temperature is suitable and the food is sufficient, the yellow-headed side-necked turtle will be active in all seasons. If you do not understand its habits, blindly placing the yellow-headed side-necked turtle in the temperature of hibernation may lead to the death of the yellow-headed side-necked turtle.

Yellow Head-necked turtles like to bask their backs, and they like places with high temperatures, so basking their backs in winter is an essential item. In the absence of natural light sources, turn on the lights for no less than 6 hours a day to ensure their needs for light and heat. In addition, it is necessary to ensure the daily feeding amount in winter, just use high-quality turtle food, and change the water frequently to ensure thatYellow-headed side-necked turtleDon't get sick,It is usually enough to change it once or twice a week. The water temperature in the tank is the same, so as not to cause the yellow-headed side-neck turtle to be stimulated by the temperature difference. So in the winter maintenance process, it is also necessary to ensure the health of the water quality.
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