Question

[yuki851015]

Why my 5"-6" yellow belly slider is digging the sand under the water?? It started 2 days ago and I'm not sure if this is normal or not thanks in advance !!!!!

 

[wellington]

Bump. Not sure. Are the temps warm enough? Could it be trying to hibernate?

 

[yuki851015]

Does the turtles hibernate under the water?????? And the temperature is 77 right now

 

[Itort]

I believe it is foraging. Both my spotted turtles and diamondback terrapins exhibit this behaviour.

 

[Saloli]

It is normal hunting behavior and yes some species spend dormancy under water.