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Does the Brazilian tortoise hibernate? When does hibernation begin?

Hank Schrader
2021-06-02 19:52:38
The Brazilian tortoise hibernates. They begin to eat heavily around September or October every year to accumulate energy and prepare to enter hibernation on their own. When the tortoise hibernates, it stops eating completely, does not eat or move, and only sleeps. At this time, it is necessary to put the glass tank in a dark and quiet place so as not to disturb the tortoise in hibernation as much as possible. They go into hibernation in November and wake up around April. During hibernation, the water temperature should be kept in the range of 4-10 C.
Does the Brazilian tortoise hibernate? When does hibernation begin? Do

Brazilian tortoises hibernate?

Brazilian tortoises hibernate. When they hibernate, they don't eat anything. They don't eat or move. They are completely immersed in sleep. At this time, we need to move them indoors, choose a dark and quiet place as far as possible, and the water level in the tank should not be too high, just over the limbs of the turtle. This kind of tortoise has a high demand for water quality, although it is in hibernation, it also needs to ensure that the water quality is clean. Change the water regularly, at least once a month, and take care not to disturb the Brazilian tortoise when changing the water.

During hibernation, the Brazilian tortoise needs a quiet environment. The water temperature should be controlled between 4 and 10 degrees Celsius, not higher than 11 degrees Celsius, otherwise they will be forced to wake up from hibernation. Tortoises do not normally move during hibernation, so they do not consume too much energy in their bodies. Brazilian tortoises like to bask in the sun, so give them some sunshine when they hibernate.

2. When

does the Brazilian tortoise hibernate? The Brazilian tortoise hibernates from November to the end of March every year. Every November, when the ambient temperature is below 15 C, they will gradually enter hibernation. The tortoise hibernates for about five months and does not wake up until April of the following year. They will begin to eat a lot in September or October every year to achieve the purpose of hoarding food and getting enough calories to prepare for hibernation. When hibernating, they must pay attention to controlling the temperature to avoid early awakening due to the rising temperature.

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