in water. First of all, regardless of the size of the turtle, water is better than dry, generally only in the case of illness need to be dry, otherwise long-term dehydration is very harmful to their health. Secondly, tortoises that are too small generally do not choose to hibernate in winter, so they should be put in water, keep a high temperature, feed and change water normally, so that they can survive the winter safely, and hibernation may not persist.
of hibernation? 1. Promoting development: For tortoises, the greatest benefit of hibernation is to promote development. After winter recuperation, its hormone secretion level will be increased, especially sex hormones, so that it will enter the reproductive state faster, so hibernating turtles will mature faster than non-hibernating turtles.
2. Enhance physical fitness: Although tortoises heated for winter are relatively safe, their physical fitness is also very weak. Once the temperature changes, it is difficult for them to adapt, and they are also prone to illness. However, after hibernation, the tortoise's physique will be strengthened, thus reducing the possibility of disease, which is also helpful for its subsequent growth.
3. Reduce the cost: If you do not hibernate, you need heating rods, a lot of feed and daily management to heat up for the winter, and these costs are relatively high. After hibernation, you do not need to heat up specially, and you do not need to feed, which saves a lot of money.
