The grass turtle is more afraid of low temperature, too low temperature will lead to physical discomfort. Because the grass turtle belongs to a poikilothermic animal, some aspects of its body function are closely related to temperature, such as its digestive function, if the temperature is too low, its digestive ability will decline, loss of appetite. Therefore, the decrease of temperature will affect its various physiological activities. If the temperature drops below 10 C, it will affect its life and health.
Theoretically, the most suitable water temperature for raising grass turtles is 22 to 28 degrees Celsius. The grass turtle is a poikilothermic animal, and its physiological activities will change with the change of temperature. For example, when the temperature becomes lower in winter, the appetite of the tortoise decreases, and even more, the tortoise will be directly frostbitten and cause illness or even death, so the water temperature should be adjusted to at least 10 degrees Celsius at this time. This also helps it hibernate.
And in the process of feeding in winter, avoid by all means the temperature changes too much, the temperature rise and fall will directly lead to its illness. When the water temperature reaches 22-28 C, the grass turtle will enter the active period of growth. At this time, it has a strong appetite, if at this time can give it more nutrient-rich food, such as live bait, some fish, meat, will promote its rapid growth.
