I have a huge problem. my turtles have started to hybernate but I don't have any heater to warm them up! I am in a very small place in hong kong that doesn't care for animals as much but I love my turtles
please help!
2006-11-27 22:27:48 · 10 answers · asked by Eliza F 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
When the water is cold, turtles hibernate...
Try getting a water heater, a fluorcent lamp ( they need taking 12 hs a day uva),....
do no forget giving calcium, vitamin A, a correct food too ( some snails, worms, etc....
Turtle died when people do no know anything about how to care them !!please read a lot to stay it alive !
uva, calcium, vitamin A, is very important to them !!!!!!!!!!
the water always needs to be clean !!
good luck !
FROM ARGENTINA.
2006-11-28 11:19:30 · answer #1 · answered by dilenoalaspieles!NOaLASCORRIDASdTOROS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a tortoise who hibernates every winter. He is outside and he has a little, covered dwelling in the corner of the yard. He will stay there all winter until it warms up in the spring. I have not had to keep him warm in the winter since he was 4 or 5 yrs old. He will be 16 on Jan 15, 2007. I don't know how cold it is where you are, I don't know if they are indoors, or outdoors, or how old they are. All of these factors will make a difference in what their needs are. I would call a veternarian or some reptile specialist if you can find one and ask them whats best in your particular situation. Good luck to you and I think it's great that you love your turtles like you do! God bless you!!
2006-11-28 06:55:34 · answer #2 · answered by zaytox0724 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can heat the turtle tank with a light bulb. Just seal off the tank so cold air cant get in and the heat put off from an incandescnet bulb will provide enough heat for your turtle. Raise or lower the wattage to get the proper temp.
2006-11-30 18:27:39 · answer #3 · answered by iturnrocks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. When turtles hibernate they don't have to be warm as much. But u also shouldn't let it freeze. Just cover him whit blankets
and put it in something it can't escape. Then put the container next to a central heating, and check the turtle every day. He should be fine.
2006-11-29 08:20:32 · answer #4 · answered by Varatena 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't heat them up and keep them warm, then go ahead and try to hibernate them. It is tough, but easier than dealing with ill turtles all winter.
You did not say the species, but try this site:
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com Look fo rthe 'Articles' section, and look for the hibernation article there.
Good luck!
2006-11-28 17:16:38 · answer #5 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any idea what kind of turtles they are? If they are aquatic like mine, I would use both a submersible aquarium heater and a reptile heat lamp, they should be found at any pets store.
2006-11-28 08:29:21 · answer #6 · answered by RockCrab 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go on line and order a heater while you are waiting put a blanket around the cage to keep any heat in.
2006-11-28 10:32:43 · answer #7 · answered by a.gatenby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u should put a little warm water in it and by a heater on the internet.
2006-11-28 16:38:56 · answer #8 · answered by fashiongirlcute 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
UNDER THE TANK HEATING PAD WORKS WELL. AS A QUICK FIX, IF MONEY & OR SPACE IS A PROB WARM WATER CAN BE ADDED TO THE TANK OFF AND ON JUST NOT TOO WARM. KD
2006-11-28 13:21:45 · answer #9 · answered by tinkerflys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a wool blanket and put them in bed with you.if you roll over on them you wont hurt them unless they are very small.you could take them into the kitchen or a room that stays warm all night.
2006-11-28 06:31:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋