The Burmese tortoise spends the winter burrowing deep into the hay to hibernate. The owner can prepare a large cardboard box with a waterproof film on the bottom layer; then vermiculite and hay, which can usually allow Burmese tortoises to crawl into it to rest.

The Burmese tortoises that can hibernate have been raised in the hands of their owners for at least three months. Because this can ensure that the owner has mastered the correct feeding method, and ensure that the Burmese tortoise is very familiar with the living environment. Secondly, the individual Burmese tortoises ready to hibernate should be larger, and the plastron length should be 10 cm, which is the safest. Again, Burmese tortoises ready to hibernate should be healthy and free of any disease.