What to Do When Turtles Get Sick Easily in Autumn? Avoiding Temperature Fluctuations is Key

As the nationwide large-scale cooling begins, it’s once again the season when turtles are prone to colds, enteritis, and pneumonia. So, how can we properly care for our turtles to avoid the risk of death? Today’s content will provide you with the answers.

Firstly, we must understand that turtles are not afraid of consistently high temperatures, but will hibernate in consistently low temperatures. What do turtles fear the most? That’s right, temperature fluctuations. And the main culprit behind colds, pneumonia, and enteritis is temperature difference.

Therefore, for the breeding of turtle hatchlings, we need to maintain a constant temperature, in other words, a stable temperature. At the current temperature of this season, turtles will definitely not hibernate. If you want to feed them and help the hatchlings grow, with the current temperature difference between morning and evening, they are prone to gastroenteritis. Thus, maintaining a constant temperature during this season is particularly important, especially for the hatchlings. By feeding them at a constant temperature for over a month, their bodies will become strong enough that even if you want them to hibernate later, it will be relatively safer.

Additionally, the effect of a heating chamber is definitely better than that of a heating stick. If you have the conditions, it is recommended to choose a heating chamber. If you opt for a heating stick, be sure to remove all items that could cause temperature differences, such as basking platforms, and remember to cover the breeding container.

For adult turtles, their constitution is stronger than that of hatchlings, so we must pay attention to the weather forecast when feeding them regularly. Do not feed them when there is a large temperature difference or on rainy days. Remember, there are no turtles that starve to death, only those that are overfed to death. Of course, it is also important to observe the condition of the turtles in a timely manner. If you notice anything off with their condition, treat them promptly to ensure they welcome hibernation in a healthy state.

So, do you know what to pay attention to when raising turtles in this season? Remember to like and follow.