Yes, they do. They bury themselves deep in the mud at the bottom of their favorite pond, and hibernate all winter.
what months does hibernation start? Hibernation happens in winter, that's what the word means.
it is called brumation
in march the second week
yes, turtles need fat to survive and t keeps them warm though summer
No. When it begins to get cold outside, they strive to eat more and fatten themselves up... Like a bear. When they are in hibernation, their heart, lungs, metabolism, etc slows down dramatically so they can survive without food. Some captive turtles, however, don't go into hibernation because they are kept inside at a reasonable temperature. If this is the case, then they will eat, but most likely not as much as during the summer.
They have a hibernation mode that makes then live a long time without oxygen.The hibernation mode is under the water and their heart beat slows down and you can barely detect it.Some turtles like the snapping turtle has a special gland that makes the water get oxygen on the lining on the throat.Nuff said
If your turtle is not eating and you are giving him food pellets and fruit mix it may be due to hibernation. It also may be due to your turtle not feeling well.
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.
Depending on the type of turtle, preventing hibernation varies, but with almost all water turtles (red-eared slider; painted turtle) all one needs to do is ensure that the water temperature is atleast 80 degrees Fahrenheit . Make sure there is a heating lamp and a floating log or rock for the turtle to bask on. These can be found commercially at nearly all pet supply stores.
you can offer it but they are not likely to eat it during hibernantion. If you are worried about your turtle starving during hibernantion be sure to load him up on fatty foods before hibernation.
After hibernation, chipmunks go to find love, then get ready for next hibernation.
Red-eared slider turtles may burrow to regulate their body temperature, find protection from predators, escape extreme weather conditions, or seek a place to hibernate. Burrowing can also provide a sense of security and privacy for the turtle.