Black-necked turtles have a hibernation period. They hibernate when the ambient temperature is around 18°C. For black-necked turtles in hibernation, we need to check them at any time. When the black-necked turtle hibernates, you need to pay attention to the temperature of the breeding environment to prevent the black-necked turtle from dying due to lack of water. At the same time, the temperature must be controlled to be above 5 degrees Celsius, otherwise, the black-necked turtle will freeze to death because the temperature is too low.

Precautions for hibernating black-necked turtles

1. The hatchlings are small, store little material in their bodies, and have poor adaptability to the environment. When the natural temperature drops to 20 °, it is necessary to prepare for overwintering and antifreeze work. If you choose to overwinter naturally, you should take indoor overwintering insulation measures. First put mud into the pond and pour water to make the mud moist. You can knead the mud into a ball with your hands so that no water comes out and the hatchlings can burrow into the mud. For degrees.

2. There is no need to feed during the winter, but when the sediment in the pond is too dry, water should be sprinkled appropriately to maintain the necessary humidity. When the temperature is too low, straw can be covered with sand to keep it warm. You can also choose to overwinter in an indoor greenhouse, with the water temperature controlled at 26-30°. During the heating period, feed normally and the feeding method is the same as before winter. Keep the water quality fresh, change the water in time, and remove residual bait and feces.

3. Around the beginning of winter, the black-necked turtle will enter a state of hibernation. If the wintering place is not good, the turtle will not be able to survive the winter normally, which will directly affect the healthy growth and reproduction of the turtle in the following year. Before overwintering, some caves should be set up on the shore of the turtle pond facing the sun and sheltered from the wind, so that the turtles can freely enter the caves to hibernate.

4. The suitable hibernation temperature is 1-10°. Temperatures above 10°C can easily cause the turtle to wake up, which consumes physical energy and causes the turtle's physical condition to decline, which is detrimental to the growth and reproduction in the coming year. Repeated hibernation and awakening multiple times during a hibernation period can also cause the death of turtles. At temperatures below 0°C, turtles will suffer frostbite or even freeze to death.