Dont attempt hibernation without finding out some information about how to go about it successfully first. (Info by Chris Stevenson, eHow contributor)įor hibernation an ideal is to have mud in the bottom of your pond, 46 cm below the frostline,for them to burrow into. Having aquarium plants, watercress, O2 weed etc in the pond will allow the turtles to start nibbling when they feel like it. If your turtles are basking and not rushing at you for food, they are probably still not needing any. When your turtles are active and appear hungry (not just habitually greedy.) start to feed a little. Feeding can begin again once the weather starts to warm up about October. DON'T feed them or disturb them in any way. You do not want to disturb your turtle at all.ĭuring hibernation turtles may still exit the pond to bask on a warm day. If you have to do a water change during winter, keep it small! A few buckets carefully removed and replaced with luke warm water is best. Try and keep the temperature the same as before you started the water change. NB/ don't add lots of cold water to your pond as you may cause cold-shock and death. Keep your filtration going and do a water change on a warm day about the time you stop feeding them. You may want to add a temporary 'tunnel house' type roof, or cover some of the pond with wood to increase the sheltered areas for the turtle. Ensure your pond is very sheltered and receives plenty of sun when it is available during winter. Some turtles will hibernate out of the water buried deeply in the garden or under plants or a compost pile, but this is rare for aquatic turtles.
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