The most suitable temperature for the growth of the golden-headed turtle is about 28 degrees Celsius, while the temperature at which it can generally eat is between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius. The golden-headed turtle is a poikilothermic animal, which means that all its physiological activities are closely related to temperature, especially in the digestive system. When the temperature is higher, the digestive function is stronger and it eats more. In the study, it was found that between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius, it was the easiest to eat. Once the temperature drops to 18 degrees Celsius, it gradually stops eating, and at 15 degrees Celsius, it enters a state of light hibernation and no longer eats. Therefore, its most active temperature is between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius, to be exact, about 28 degrees Celsius, when it grows most rapidly.
In general, if the turtle seedlings bought are not strong, they need to use heating rods to help them survive the winter. According to its characteristics, when the temperature is below 18 C, it will gradually stop eating. However, during the period of hibernation, nutrition needs to be supplemented in advance, at this time, it needs to be heated and supplemented in the first few months. After entering the hibernation period, if the temperature is too low, below 0 C will lead to death, it is necessary to use heating rods to heat up, maintain between 5-10 C, so that it can survive the winter safely.
