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Is my turtle trying to hibernate?

PostPosted: Sat Nov 29, 2025 8:28 am
by alabastor29
Hi, I have a Graptemys pseudographica turtle, almost 9 months old. I'm living in Europe and now the winter, I keep her water tank temperature at 26-27 °C and has a UV-B lamp, but recently she has not been eating at all for some days and stays all day in the basking area. Do you think she is getting ready for hibernation or could it be she is sick? She is actually active if I approach her, but I'm concerned that she is not eating as much as before.

Thanks for any help you cna provide.

Re: Is my turtle trying to hibernate?

PostPosted: Mon Dec 01, 2025 1:08 pm
by steve
Not likely hibernating at those temperatures but seasonal change still has an impact on behavior/appetite. I'd just continue as usual.