Whether the tortoise should hibernate can be decided according to the specific situation of the breeder, because they can hibernate or not. If they don't hibernate, they won't affect their development and health. Because they don't hibernate when they are in their place of origin. But they also have the habit of hibernating, and breeders can make them hibernate if they want to. If the breeder keeps the tortoises in the south, they can go into hibernation.

Because winter in the south is generally not lower than 0 ℃, breeders only need to install heat preservation measures, and the tortoise can hibernate normally.

If it is in the north or in areas with low temperature in winter, it is recommended not to hibernate, because the winter in the north will be lower than 0 ℃, which will make the tortoise hibernate and easily freeze to death.

When the water temperature is lower than 15 ℃, the tortoise will hibernate, and the breeder needs to stop feeding. When the temperature is lower than 5 ℃, they will go into deep hibernation. At this time, breeders need to keep the water temperature at 5 ℃ to avoid temperature difference.

The tortoise has high requirements on water quality, and even when hibernating, it should ensure clean and refreshing water quality. Breeders can change water once every 1-2 weeks. When changing water, the water temperature should not fluctuate too much to avoid discomfort.