Flame tortoise hibernates to release water or sand, what else needs to be prepared

It is better for flame turtles to put sand in hibernation, because they also need to breathe after hibernation, but they generally do not move during hibernation, and if they are put in water, their normal breathing will be affected. In addition, bacteria are easy to breed in water, and when they hibernate, they can't change water in large quantities, so it's better to use sand. Although flame turtles do not need to spend the winter in sand, breeders also need to spray water on the sand regularly to ensure humidity.

1. Flame turtles hibernate or release water or sand

Flame turtles hibernate in sand, because they do not move after hibernation, but they will breathe normally. If the breeder releases water, it will affect their breathing. If you put a small amount of water, it will easily deteriorate and deteriorate. However, when the flame turtles hibernate, if there are great changes around them, they will recover forcibly. When they hibernate, they can't change a lot of water. If sand is used, the water quality will not deteriorate, but breeders need to spray water on the sand regularly to ensure the wetness of the sand.

2. What else do flame turtles need to prepare for hibernation

Before flame turtles enter hibernation, breeders should not only prepare cushions for them, but also feed them a lot of food in advance, so that they have enough energy for winter. Also check whether there are parasites on their body surfaces. If you have time, you can give them a medicinal bath for a few days, which can better sterilize and disinfect. Flame tortoises stop feeding 1-2 weeks before they go into hibernation, and raise the water temperature to empty their bodies of food. After they are emptied, the breeder needs to slowly lower the water temperature and let them hibernate.

After entering hibernation, the breeder can keep the water temperature at 8 ℃ all the time, so that they will neither recover from hibernation nor freeze to death.