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How long can a Brazilian tortoise live without food? Will it starve to death?

Anyuan
Practicing veterinary physician
Brazilian tortoises can live for 3-5 months without food, which is a relatively hunger-resistant animal. If the Brazilian tortoise is in a state of hibernation, it is normal not to eat and will not starve to death. However, in the state of non-hibernation, abnormal eating is mostly harmful and will affect development. When you raise them, you need to feed them regularly. Keep the Brazilian tortoise's appetite strong. The water temperature should be stable above 15 degrees Celsius, and they should be properly exposed to light.
How long can a Brazilian tortoise live without food? Will it starve to death?

1. How long

can the Brazilian tortoise live without eating? The Brazilian tortoise can live for about 3-5 months without eating. They are a kind of animals that are relatively strong, resistant to hunger and easy to raise. Brazilian tortoises in the state of hibernation, the demand for food will be reduced, do not eat food is normal, the process of hibernation will not starve to death. Because the hibernating Brazilian tortoise has a reduced metabolism, it can survive the winter on the energy stored in its body. Brazilian tortoises that

do not hibernate should be fed regularly to keep their appetite, so that they can develop and grow normally. It is worth noting that water temperature and light can enhance its appetite. The water temperature is stable above 15 C. When the temperature is high, it can increase the appetite of Brazilian tortoises. Increasing light and letting it bask in the sun as much as possible can help Brazilian tortoises sterilize, supplement calcium and enhance their desire to eat.

2. Will Brazilian tortoises starve to death

? 1. Brazilian tortoises will starve to death if they can't eat food for a long time. Although it resists hunger, it does not mean that it can live without food, which is essential for its life.

2. If Brazilian tortoises are not fed for a long time, their bodies will lack nutrition and easily starve to death. Resistance will also decline, often sick. Usually the best regular feeding of meat feed, such as fish, shrimp, minced meat, it likes to eat, which can arouse its desire to eat.

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