When the temperature drops below 10 degrees Celsius, the northern box turtle will hibernate, and will not eat or drink until the temperature rises to 15-20 degrees Celsius before restarting its activities. Next, let's take a look at the precautions for feeding the northern box turtle!

1. Temperature : The northern painted box turtle does not have high requirements for the environment, but the northern painted box turtle prefers a relatively warmer environment. When raising them, the temperature needs to be controlled at 21-29 degrees.
2. Feeding: The northern golden box turtle is omnivorous and likes to eat vegetables and prey on various insects. When artificial feeding, it can be mixed and fed to ensure nutrition. When feeding, pay attention to the calcium and phosphorus ratio of vegetable feed should be maintained at about 1:1. Do not feed foods with too much phosphorus.
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