Can snails survive freezing temperatures

Answer 1

Yes, depending on the species and regional variation. Common Snapping Turtles in New York and Canada hibernate through freezing temperatures every winter, and have even been seen swimming in ponds under the ice.

Answer 2

In the wild, turtles bury themselves deep in the mud of their favorite pond, and hibernate all winter. Obviously, this isn't possible for a turtle who lives in a tank. It is dangerous and unhealthy to let a captive turtle try to hibernate.

What you need to do is buy a UV heat lamp to put/hang over the tank. The heat lamp will simulate the summer sun, and the turtle will go through the winter without hibernating.

You can buy heat lamps and bulbs at most pet stores, including Petco. You can even buy a timer for the heat lamp, so you don't have to be home to turn it on every morning, and off every night.

I have included two links: one to the Petco webpage where you can buy Zoo Med Reptile Basking Spot Lamp Bulbs, and a lamp to put those bulbs in. The other link is to a website called X10.com, where you can buy a timer for the lamp.

Answer 3

No, they can't survive freezing temperatures, because they're reptiles and reptiles are cold blooded. Any cold-blooded organism cannot generate heat, in fact they need it.

Answer 4

Turtles can survive it because they walk as far north as they can and they go in there shell

Answer 5

In the wintertime, turtles bury themselves deep in the mud and hibernate until springtime.

Answer 6

Well, snails hibernate during winter, so most cannot.

Answer 7

Yes, turtles will die if frozen. However most species of tortoise will survive.