What are the good ways for turtles to hibernate, and what are the ways for turtles to hibernate?

Shallow water hibernation. This is the most common and most simple and practical hibernation method for water turtles, choose a container of the right size, add an appropriate amount of water (usually just over the turtle's back carapace), put the turtle in, and place the container in a dark and quiet corner with the right temperature.

The advantages are: the method is simple and easy to operate, easy to observe the state of the turtle, suitable for novice friends.

The disadvantage is: the water needs to be changed regularly, which can easily lead to turtle colds and rotten skin and rotten nails.

Mud hibernation. Although this method may not seem dirty and unclean, it is actually very close to the hibernation conditions of turtles in the wild, which is very suitable for turtles to hibernate. The general method is similar to shallow water hibernation, with an additional step to prepare muddy water.

The advantages are: the probiotics rich in the soil can well prevent and the rotting skin and carrion of the turtle, which is conducive to the health of the turtle.

The disadvantages are: there are certain requirements for the soil used, and there is a certain difficulty in operation, which is not conducive to observing the state of the turtle.

Medium hibernation. Here I put the method of hibernation with moss, coconut peat, sand and other media into a category, the general method is to choose a suitable size container, put in an appropriate amount of moist medium (generally 2-3 times the height of the tortoiseshell), and then place the container in a dark and quiet corner with the right temperature. After putting the turtle in, the turtle will burrow into the medium to hibernate on its own.

The advantages are: the method is simple and easy to operate, it is also suitable for a large number of turtles, and the medium can also play a certain role in heat preservation.

The disadvantages are: the medium needs to be thoroughly disinfected, and the humidity of the medium should be maintained during the hibernation process, which is easy to breed bacteria, which is not conducive to observing the state of the turtle.

Share several easy ways for the home version of turtle hibernation.

There are two ways to spend the winter with domestic turtles, one is warmed and the other is hibernating. Warming is feasible for all turtles, especially hatchlings less than 5 cm in length, as well as some emaciated turtles, as hibernation is still risky. However, for strong adult turtles, hibernation also has certain benefits, which can not only promote maturity, but also enhance physical fitness, and the cost of hibernation will be lower.

Extended Material: What to look out for in winter.

1. Pay attention to keeping warm: The first thing to do when raising a turtle in winter is to keep warm. Usually family turtles do not allow them to hibernate, so keep the temperature at around 20, if it is below 15, its appetite will decrease, and it will go into hibernation.

In addition, the temperature difference between day and night should not be too large.

2. Pay attention to feeding: As the temperature drops in winter, the vitality of the turtle will also be affected, and it does not like to eat, so it must be fed at noon, and it is easier to eat when the temperature is higher. In addition, the amount of food should be reduced, as too much feeding may cause diseases such as enteritis.

3. Pay attention to water change: As in other seasons, water changes should also be carried out in winter. Because there is not much water in the turtle, and it excretes in it, it is very easy to spoil, and it is necessary to replace it as soon as possible before the water quality deteriorates, and it is better to pour out all the old water and add new water to it.

Several common ways for turtles to hibernate are:

1.Dilute mud hibernation method:

Although it looks a little dirty, the mud is their favorite for turtles. First of all, the soil is rich in probiotics, which has a good auxiliary effect on **rotten skin and rotten nails. Compared with the traditional clear water back hibernation, the turtle that hibernates in the mud will not rot the skin, but the rotten skin before hibernation can be ** after a winter

This method is also the closest to the hibernation method of turtles in the wild, and the dilute mud has a better thermostatic effect than water. Suitable for all vast majority species of water turtles and semi-water turtles.

How to operate: 1) Take a sturdy turnover box and dig some soil in the garden.

2) Pick out the weeds and stones in the soil, and crush the large clods.

3) Add water and mud to ensure that the soil fully absorbs water and becomes a mud state, and at the same time remove dead grass and other debris floating on the water surface, and the water surface is 1-2cm higher than the mud surface.

4) After the mud has settled, put the box in a dark place and then put it into the turtle, generally the turtle will burrow into the mud after a day or two. In the process of using the thin mud method, the soil should not be disinfected with pesticides, and it is recommended to use the soil near the camphor tree. Keep an eye on the water level and rehydrate once a month.

Soil hibernation, fine sand hibernation, diving hibernation.

1. Soil hibernation method

Prepare a pot of dry soil, yellow mud, red mud or pond mud, pick out the stones and other impurities in the soil to avoid scratching the turtle, add water, knead the soil softly, and filter out the dirt.

Then add iodine pinction, iodine tincture or povidone-iodine disinfection to the soil, put the disinfected soil in the sun for two to three days, add tap water that has been dried for more than two days in the sun-dried soil, and the water depth can be about 1 to 2 cm above the soil surface, and then the soil is stirred soft, and finally the turtle can be put in, and the turtle will burrow in it by itself.

If the temperature is relatively low there, you can spread some dead leaves or Tuanzhou ruler newspaper on the mud surface, which can play a role in keeping warm.

Second, the fine sand hibernation method

It is best to use fine and soft river sand as fine as possible, the specific operation method is the same as the soil method, and you can follow the above steps.

3. Diving hibernation method

The diving hibernation method is relatively simple, as long as the turtle hibernation box is added with clean tap water, over the turtle's back about a centimeter, after the temperature of hibernation, the turtle will naturally hibernate, you can spread some leaves or newspaper on the water surface to keep warm. Traces.

The most recommended of these three methods is the soil hibernation method, because the soil has a bactericidal effect, and the turtle is not easy to rot when hibernation in muddy water. The second is the fine sand hibernation method, the effect of fine sand is not as good as the soil, but it is more convenient to deal with, and then it is the diving hibernation method, shallow water hibernation is the most convenient, but it is easy to cause turtle rot skin and rot because of water pollution.

The best way for novice tortoises to hibernate:1. The easiest way to hibernate is "shallow water hibernation". The method is to put the hibernating turtle directly into a container with shallow water over the back, and put the container in a quiet and dark environment to let the turtle hibernate; Pros:

It is easy to operate, very suitable for novices, convenient to observe the hibernation state, safe, reliable, clean and hygienic. Disadvantages: Turtles do not sleep deeply when hibernating; Some turtles do not easily fall asleep in shallow water and are not adapted to this way of hibernation; It is necessary to ambush to maintain the water quality and clean up the impurities and dirt in the water in time.

2. Coconut soil hibernation is a clean and reliable hibernation method, which is to put the turtle that has cleared the intestines into the coconut soil with a disinfected potato cavity and suitable humidity, so that the turtle can hibernate safely. Advantages: As long as it is operated properly, the turtle can sleep deeply very safely; It is cleaner than muddy hibernation.

Disadvantages: difficult to operate, high technical requirements, turtle cleansing, coconut soil disinfection and humidity adjustment, must be qualified, there is a problem, it is easy to cause turtle problems; Turtles hibernate in coconut soil and are not easy to observe. This method is suitable for more experienced veterans.

3. A clean, effective towel hibernation method for several liquid shirts. This method is similar to coconut clay hibernation, the hibernation medium is replaced with a towel (in addition to the towel other clean cloth is also acceptable), and it also needs to be cleansed and disinfected. The advantages are:

The operation is simpler and cleaner than coconut earth hibernation; Turtles are also easy to fall asleep safely and deeply, and it is easy to observe the hibernation state; Disadvantages: The operation is still relatively cumbersome, and it is necessary to constantly observe the humidity of the towel and replenish the water in time, otherwise it is easy to cause tragedy; This method is also suitable for more experienced veterans.

Turtles hibernate.

When the temperature of the environment in which the turtle grows drops below 13, it begins to hibernate, and throughout the wintering period, the head and tail limbs are retracted into the shell, the eyes are closed, and the turtle does not move or excrete until it is stung. If the environment is not right, it is difficult to sting.

The hibernation temperature of the turtle is suitable between 1 and 10, and higher than 10 is likely to cause the turtle to wake up, thereby consuming physical strength, and causing the turtle's physical fitness to decline, which is not conducive to growth and reproduction in the next year; Repeated hibernation and awakening during a hibernation period can also cause the death of the turtle; Temperatures below 0 will frostbite the tortoise or even freeze it to death. Therefore, when artificially setting up a hibernation site for turtles, it is necessary to consider possible temperature variations.

Feeding methods for tortoises to hibernate

1. It is very dangerous for the turtle to enter the state of hibernation, and it should be ensured that the turtle has enough energy to ensure metabolism, at this time it is very important to control the temperature, and it has been scientifically proved that the mortality rate of the turtle in hibernation below 3 degrees is very high, so the water temperature of the turtle should be guaranteed as much as possible.

2. After the end of hibernation, the tortoise's body consumption is larger, and it should be replenished as much as possible to restore the state before hibernation, at this time, sufficient nutrients should be added to the feed to ensure the nutrients needed for life.

3. At this time, the turtle rarely eats, because its physical strength has just recovered, just like humans have just woken up from sleep, and they are unwilling to eat a lot of things, so they should slowly increase the amount of food supply and recover their physical strength as soon as possible.

4. While ensuring the supply of turtle food, sufficient light conditions and temperature should be ensured.

There are many ways to hibernate in a variety of ways, you can simply spend the winter in shallow water, or you can create a wild-like environment to give it the best place to spend the winter.

Hibernation is a means for turtles to reduce their metabolism and reduce energy consumption to survive cold weather in order to adapt to environmental changes. During this period, turtles that survive in the wild will hibernate by submerging in the ground, burrowing into the soil, and hiding under fallen leaves. Turtles in captivity also need to be artificially set up to hibernate places.

Either way, hibernate with just two things to look out for: proper humidity and stable temperature.

The ideal hibernation temperature should be between 6 and 10. If the temperature is too low for a long time, the turtle will die, and if the temperature is too high, they may not go into hibernation at all.

When the temperature is below 15, the turtle will enter hibernation, and if you are not ready to let it hibernate, you should keep the temperature at 22 -30. If the temperature is lower than 15 and you don't want the turtle to hibernate, then you should gradually raise the temperature, do not rise too fast, and can not feed at the stage when the temperature is not high or low, only let the turtle eat in the environment of 20 -30.

Preparations for the turtle before hibernation:

1. It is necessary to ensure that the turtle has a healthy physique, no disease, and a strong physique (the body size is less than 5 cm is suitable for hibernation and can be warmed for winter).

2. It should be ensured that the turtle's body is completely "empty" to avoid rectal infarction due to the drop in temperature. Before hibernation, the turtle is "cleansed" - half a month before hibernation, that is, the last 15 days, do not feed any food, so that the turtle can completely empty the intestines.

3. If the turtle is warmed to gradually drop below 15 degrees, it is advisable to drop it by 2 degrees per day, and not to drop to the hibernation temperature too quickly.

4. About 1 month before hibernation, turtles should fast and clear their intestines, and before hibernation, they should do a good job of disinfection prevention, and soak in iodophor dilution for whole body disinfection.