? The hibernation time of the snapping turtle is usually from November to April of the next year. Naturally occurring snapping turtles usually end their hibernation around March. The end time of captive snapping turtles depends mainly on the water temperature in the tank. They come out of hibernation when the water temperature is above 15 C and start feeding when the water temperature is above 20 C.
snapping turtles during hibernation will not eat during hibernation. Only when they are out of hibernation and the water temperature is above 20 degrees Celsius will they begin to eat. They are very sensitive to changes in the surrounding environment. When the water temperature is higher than 15 degrees Celsius, they will wake up from hibernation. Because the turtles are poikilotherms, the drop in temperature will affect their appetite. If the water temperature is too low, they may not eat. Therefore, they must pay attention to controlling the temperature after hibernation. Snapping turtles need to keep the temperature of the surrounding environment above 4 degrees Celsius, not more than 10 degrees Celsius. If the temperature is below 4 degrees Celsius, they may die slowly in hibernation or freeze to death directly. Above 15 ℃, they will wake up. Snapping turtles that come out of hibernation early become weak.
They have higher requirements for water quality. Although it is in hibernation, it also needs to change water once a month or two months, and pay attention to the maintenance of temperature when changing water. The tortoise is extremely sensitive to changes in temperature. Don't change all the water at once, just change a third or a quarter of the water at a time, and don't disturb the hibernating snapping turtles.
