How the Honduran woodgrain turtle hibernates is unclear. It is reported that it can survive the winter safely at 7°C, but the minimum temperature in its origin is much higher than that.

Some people also say that Honduran woodgrain turtles hibernate, and hatchlings and adult turtles overwinter , if conditions permit, it can be overwintered indoors or kept warm, or it can be naturally overwintered in an outdoor sunny and ventilated rearing pool. The density of overwintering can be 2-3 times higher than the stocking density, and 20cm of mud sand is laid at the bottom of the pool, and the water level can be appropriately deepened. In case of severe ice sink, cover the pool with plastic film to keep warm. Adult turtles only need to properly deepen the water level in the pond for overwintering, and let them lurk in the sand.