1, don't put it in water, you can put a thick layer of wet sand in the hibernating container, so as to maintain a proper temperature and provide necessary water for the turtle in winter. Spread a layer of confetti on the wet beach. When the temperature drops, the tortoise will hibernate by itself.
2. The best time for Brazilian tortoise to hibernate is three or four months. Generally, the Brazilian tortoise will hibernate for a long time in the wild environment, but under the condition of artificial breeding, shortening the hibernation time properly will not have adverse effects on the health of the Brazilian tortoise.