Do Turtles Hibernate?

Turtles living in the wild and as pets hibernate. Not all turtles do. Some breeds that do hibernate include the wood turtle. This particular turtle loves to roam on and go for a swim. The wood turtle also enjoys time on the rocks basking in the sunlight. When the seasons change and temperatures change, a wood turtle may go into hibernation. You should talk to your pet store associate and veterinarian about ways you can provide for your turtle during hibernation. For instance, some turtles will hibernate between 10 to 20 weeks mainly in the fall. A turtle that hibernates will need a hide box to crawl into. The like tight, enclosed, dark places where they can hibernate for however long they want. You can find hide boxes in pet stores and online. You should also provide your turtle with lots of dirt to burrow in. Click to call your animal hospital Greater Cincinnati to learn more.