grass tortoises should be fed in large quantities in summer to increase the body fat content of grass tortoises and help them hibernate smoothly. When the temperature reaches below 15 degrees Celsius, the grass turtle will begin to prepare for hibernation. First of all, you need to prepare a jar, lay a thick layer of wet sand in the jar, lay a newspaper ball or wet towel on the wet sand, put a small amount of water, just no turtle shell.
When the temperature drops below 15 C, the tortoise is ready to enter the hibernation period, at which time it is necessary to stop feeding. When the grass tortoise hibernates, the jar should be placed in a dark place to avoid light, keep the temperature, pay attention to the temperature difference between day and night, change the water in time, replenish water once a week, change the water once a month, avoid the river sand and towels too dry, and prevent dryness. Try not to disturb the tortoise when it hibernates, and place the jar in a quiet place.
is the hibernation time of grass tortoises? The hibernation time of grass tortoises varies according to the climate of the region, and the change of temperature is the main reason. In the north, grass tortoises begin to hibernate in October because of the low temperature. In the south, the grass turtle can start as late as November. Grass tortoises usually end their hibernation between February and April, when the temperature rises above 15 degrees Celsius, so the longest hibernation time of grass tortoises can be up to six months, and the shortest is about three months. Grass tortoises can not be fed immediately after hibernation, and then fed after the grass tortoises adapt to the surrounding temperature. When the tortoise has finished hibernation, it should be carefully examined to avoid infection or illness.
