How do I hibernate my turtles for the winter?

I have 4 red-eared sliders.They are indoor pets. I read somewhere that I should hibernate them during the winter to help regulate their bodies.I need help with the temperature lowering and stuff like that.

How do I hibernate my turtles for the winter?
Don't hibernate! Turtle's only hibernate in nature because it gets cold and they would starve to death if they didn't. Many turtles die in hibernation because their immune system shuts down so if there was any hint of disease or infection it will kill the turtle. Dehydration and their guts not being empty (they should fast for 2 weeks prior so food doesn't rot in their gut) are also issues to deal with.





Also, if the temperature isn't just right, they will starve to death because their metabolism will not slow enough. Are you even sure they are fat enough to hibernate?





I own 8 turtles and I have had two different exotic animal vets tell me not to hibernate my turtles.
Reply:to hibernate them keep water at 86 f you also have to check them often for sores
Reply:most dig underground and hibernate
Reply:I have the same animal.You let them go to sleep on their own and you can't handle them alot.
Reply:When I had my two turtles (RES) I don't ever remember doing that for them. **read it wrong** lol but i'll leave these things in here.





Is your tank not half water and half land?
Reply:Dont hibernate them. If there indoor pets there is no reason to do it.
Reply:It IS NOT recommended that you hibernate Red-ears indoors and it is not necessary for their health or breeding- after all, they don't hibernate in the southern part of their range.





It is VITAL that you keep the temps and lighting up to summer-like standards if you don't hibernate them.
Reply:Mine just stays hiddin under its log alll winter
Reply:take'em somewhere warm



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