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They would drown if they hibernated under water.
No, turtles do not hibernate out of water. Most species of turtles hibernate underwater, buried in mud or in a safe place under rocks or logs at the bottom of a body of water. Hibernation allows them to survive colder temperatures when food sources are limited.
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How do turtles hibernate?
Turtles hibernate by finding a safe spot underwater and lowering their metabolism to conserve energy. They do not need to breathe during this time and rely on stored fat for nutrition. Some species of turtles will also burrow into the mud or find a sheltered location on land to hibernate during colder months.
What animals hibernate in Michigan?
Raccoons, opossums, chipmunks, squirrels, whitetail deer, mountain lions, badgers, bears, coyotes, garter snakes, snapping turtles, painted turtles, muskrats, and many birds and fish and also many more animals.
Can turtles get the hiccups?
Some turtles absolutely do hibernate. My box turtles will sit dormant from October to march. During this time they will not eat. Sometimes they will drink and i soak them every few weeks in alfalfa laced water so they get some nutrition over the winter.
Do turtles live in England?
Yes- There are red-eared sliders that live in ponds and lakes. They are quite big and they feed on ducks, frogs and anything they can get hold of. In winter they hibernate and on sunny hot days they all sit on logs floating in the water basking.
What is the difference between sea turtles and other turtles?
They (as well as tortoises, their close relatives in the reptile world) have protective shells. Turtle also live in the water, sometimes even the sea.
Do snapping turtles hibernate or migrate?
Snapping turtles hibernate
Do leatherback sea turtles hibernate?
yes.
What do Hawksbill Sea Turtles Do In Winter?
They hibernate in the silt at the bottom of the ocean.
Where do painted turtles hibernate?
usually you need to convert the temperature of their water to 40 degrees F. then they retract and sink to the bottom of the water. this is normal just FYI
Do turtles hibernation?
Yes, they do. They bury themselves deep in the mud at the bottom of their favorite pond, and hibernate all winter.
Where do turtles find it easier to hibernate?
somewhere warm and in the ocean!
What do frogs and turtles have in common?
they both hibernate in the winter.
Do toads migate or hibgernate?
toads hibernate like frogs and turtles.
Do red eared sliders hibernate?
Yes, red eared sliders do hibernate only in the winter and if you keep your turtle inside then it should not hibernate if you keep your turtles warm.
How long can turtles hold their breathe?
Turtles can actually hold their breath up to 3 to 5 months. In the winter turtles hibernate under the waters mud.
What type of turtles hibernate?
No. Sea turtles do not hibernate. they go into warmer water till it gets warm again where they us to live
Do turtles hibernare?
They do hibernate, most species. Some tropical species, such as sulcatas, will not hibernate. If your turtle is going into hibernation, be sure that rats and ants cannot get to them.
