? Brazilian tortoises survive the winter through hibernation. Winter is lower in most places. Generally, when the temperature is below 16 degrees Celsius, the Brazilian tortoise will enter hibernation. Although they lie motionless when they enter hibernation, they hibernate for a long time and can't ignore them during this time.
does the Brazilian tortoise hibernate? The Brazilian tortoise hibernates for a long time, almost half a year. They usually go into hibernation in November and wake up in April of the following year. However, if the temperature is too high, they will not go into hibernation even in December. Therefore, if they want to enter hibernation, they want to control the water temperature between 0 and 15 degrees Celsius. If the temperature is too high, they will wake up and digest energy. If the temperature is too low, they will freeze to death.
Secondly, pay attention to the water level, can not let them always in the water, can not let them always in a dry environment. It can provide them with a humid environment. You can use some water-absorbing equipment here. In addition, but also often check their body, this period of their low resistance, their own body perception is relatively weak, even if sick, there will be no obvious phenomenon. During hibernation, the most common diseases they suffer from are pneumonia and rotting nails. They should be checked regularly and treated in time when they have problems.
