After a long period of hibernation, it has entered March, and the tortoise is about to end its hibernation. So what to do after hibernation is over, I will answer for you below.
After a long hibernation, many friends will be eager to feed the turtle as soon as it wakes up. In fact, this is wrong. The turtle must not be fed when it has just woken up and is weak. It can be fed after a few days. Feed a small amount at first and then gradually increase the amount. The turtle that has just woken up should be lightly wiped to remove dirt, and you can use a cotton swab to apply iodine or the like to disinfect it.
The water can be raised according to the previous water level using tap water that has been exposed to the sun for more than three days. You can put some longan leaves and the like in the water as a shelter for the turtle to increase its sense of security and prevent rotten skin.
There is no need to set up a basking platform for turtles in spring, because the temperature difference in spring is large and setting up a basking platform for turtles can easily cause diseases such as colds when the turtles climb up and down. Turtles basking mainly use sunlight to synthesize vitamin D with themselves, which is beneficial to promote the absorption of calcium. We can usually feed them more high-calcium foods, so it doesn’t matter if they don’t bask in the short term.
Pay special attention to weather changes in spring and check the weather forecast frequently. If there is a big drop in temperature later, feeding should be stopped in the first few days. To prevent gastroenteritis, etc.
When should turtles end hibernation?
Today’s turtles are hibernated through artificial intervention and put into hibernation boxes. When to go to sleep becomes very important. Forcibly waking up when it is too cold will affect the normal hibernation of the turtle. If you go out to sleep when it is too hot, the turtle may have already woken up and has consumed a lot of calories. More seriously, it will cause the death of the turtle.
Generally, when the average temperature exceeds 15 degrees, you can consider taking the turtle out to end hibernation. The most taboo weather is the kind of hot and cold weather. It is recommended to wait until the temperature stabilizes before ending hibernation.
How many days can you feed after hibernation?
Turtles have just emerged from sleep and are still in the recovery stage, so they are particularly susceptible to death. It is recommended to rest for a week in shallow water up to the back to allow him to recover. When the temperature is greater than 15 degrees every day, he should be fed gradually. It is also recommended that the initial feeding amount be smaller. After all, the stomach has not eaten for several months. Beware of gastroenteritis.
Other matters needing attention
When taking out a turtle that has just finished hibernation, it is recommended not to put it into the water tank immediately. After all, the turtle may not move for a long time, and there may be many pathogenic bacteria on the turtle. Do a simple rinse, and if possible, take a short soak. Low concentrations of potassium permanganate. This can effectively prevent the water in the water tank from being polluted, leading to future nail rot and other situations.
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