? When the temperature drops below 15 C, the Brazilian tortoise will enter hibernation. At this point, they will find a hole to enter. This is because they are timid and have a hole to provide them with a sense of security. During this time, they tuck their heads and limbs into their shells and close their eyes tightly, just as they do when they rest on the shore. During hibernation, the metabolism of their body organs will be very slow. They don't exercise, they don't eat, they don't even defecate. When the temperature is right, that is, above 15 degrees Celsius, they will wake up.
? They usually enter hibernation time in October every year. If the temperature is higher, it will also delay their hibernation time. Before hibernating every year, they eat a lot to store heat for hibernation. In September and October every year, they can be fed some high-fat and high-protein foods, such as poultry meat and offal. They will wake up in about April of the following year.
When they hibernate, it is better not to let the sun shine on them to avoid them waking up early. The temperature should also be controlled, and the rise in temperature will also affect their awakening time. If they wake up early and are not fed, they will starve to death. At the same time, the temperature should be controlled above 7 C. If the temperature is too low, they may freeze to death.
