How do you keep a Chinese pond turtle during hibernation so it survives the winter safely?

There are many species of turtles, and the Chinese pond turtle, being an omnivorous animal, is kept by many friends. So for breeding beginners, do you know how the Chinese pond turtle gets through hibernation? Let us take a look together!

1. How the Chinese pond turtle gets through hibernation

In winter, when the temperature drops, the Chinese pond turtle enters hibernation. It responds rather sluggishly to touch, vibration and stimulation. During hibernation the turtle's head is retracted into the shell, while the limbs and tail are not retracted into the shell; it lies in the deep water of the pond or under stone crevices and grass piles along the bank.

2. What the Chinese pond turtle eats

The Chinese pond turtle is an omnivorous animal. In captivity it is mainly fed small fish and shrimp (dried shrimp can be used), lean meat (note: do not feed fatty meat, as it easily causes indigestion), small insects, rice, vegetables, fruit, and turtle feed (feed it sparingly, as most contains additives), etc. When young they tend to eat meat, and after reaching adulthood they tend to eat plants.

If your Chinese pond turtle has only recently arrived, it may not eat right away. This is normal, so there is no need to worry. As long as the water temperature in the tank is suitable, the Chinese pond turtle will naturally begin to eat once it has become familiar with the new environment.

Compared with other pet turtles, the Chinese pond turtle adapts to a new environment relatively quickly.