How do flame turtles spend the winter and eat in winter

Water temperature: In winter, the temperature is relatively low, and the flame turtle usually goes into hibernation. At this time, the water temperature in the turtle tank can be reduced to about 8 ℃ and maintained stable. This is more conducive to their hibernation. The water temperature should not be too low, or they may be frostbitten. Water quantity: The humid environment is more conducive to their hibernation. Breeders should control the amount of water in turtle tanks, neither too much nor too little. You can also put a wet cushion in the turtle jar to keep it moist.

1. How does the flame turtle spend the winter

When the flame turtle spends the winter, it needs to pay attention to the water temperature and water quantity:

1. Water temperature: The water temperature in the turtle tank should not be too high or too low. In a natural state, flame turtles need to hibernate in winter, and they can only wake up in March and April. Therefore, in order to adapt to their habits, the temperature in the turtle tank should be kept at about 8 ℃.

2. Water quantity: The water quantity in the turtle tank should be controlled, neither too much nor too little. It is best to put a moist cushion at the bottom of the turtle jar to ensure the moist space.

2. How to feed the tortoise in winter

Before hibernation, the amount of feeding should be gradually reduced. As the temperature drops, their appetite will gradually decrease. If you feed too much, the food residue may pollute the water, resulting in a large increase in harmful bacteria in the water, which will increase the chance of flame turtles getting sick. Therefore, we should reduce feeding.

Reduced feeding also helps them enter hibernation faster. After reducing feeding, the food in their stomachs will gradually decrease, which makes them enter hibernation faster. In winter, when feeding, we should pay attention to salvage the food residues in the turtle tank in time after feeding, so as not to pollute the water quality.