In general, there are also many species of tortoises, which can be divided into land tortoises and amphibious tortoises, as well as aquatic tortoises, such as Brazilian tortoises.
For land turtles or amphibian turtles, there is no need to keep the baby turtle in the water in winter. Instead, a layer of sand can be spread in the tank to maintain the right temperature to help the turtle hibernate.
For aquatic turtles like the Brazilian tortoise, it can be properly placed in the water in winter, but the water temperature needs to be kept between 10-13 degrees. However, if the water temperature is too low, the turtle may freeze to death.
Therefore, it is advisable to wrap or bury the turtle with some sand, waste newspapers, etc., leave some holes for ventilation, and then pack it in a cardboard box or fish tank. Every 10 days, the turtle can be taken out and soaked in warm water to prevent it from drying out and causing death.
Using the water cultivation method, if the hibernating turtle is placed in the water basin, then the water basin should be less water, not past the skirt of the turtle. This method is suitable for water turtles, not semi-water turtles, and the ambient temperature of the water basin should be in the range of 5 to 10 degrees. Place the basin in a quiet, shady corner, check it once a month and change the water.
In winter, the turtle also has a reduced appetite and activity, but still needs a certain amount of nutrients to stay alive.
Some vegetables such as spinach and lettuce are rich in vitamins and minerals that can help turtles replenish their nutrients. Meats such as chicken, fish, etc., are rich in protein and fat, and can also provide the energy and nutrients that turtles need.
In addition, in winter, turtles generally do not need to bask in the sun, because at this time the turtle is in a state of hibernation, the metabolism is extremely low, and it does not need sunlight.