Do they live under water? Do they hibernate somewhere?
2007-02-16 13:54:34 · 4 answers · asked by lioneltherat 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Some hybernate...depends
on the type of turtle and what
part of the country your in.
2007-02-16 13:59:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many water turtles will hibernate/brumate in the mud bottom of a pond. Even if the surface freezes over they can still survive because hibernation causes their metabolisms to greatly slow, heart and respirations included. Respiration can occur through their skin and some say through their cloaca or vent area to a certain extent. In this state, turtles can go months without eating.
2007-02-16 15:02:32 · answer #2 · answered by A1973 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Box turtles did down into the muddy leaves in the fall.
2007-02-16 13:59:12 · answer #3 · answered by ANSWER MY QUESTION!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They hibernate.
2007-02-16 14:02:10 · answer #4 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋