Zhang H, Hu Z, Xue Z
Institute of Medicinal Plant Cultivation, Sichuan Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicinal and Pharmacy, Nanchuan.
Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 1991 Apr;16(4):214, 236, 254.
The growing tempo of tortoises is closely related with the temperature and intake of food. In suitable temperature range (20-28 degrees C), the intake increases with the rise of temperature and the growth accordingly accelerates. In the dormant period, the tortoise consumes more energy as ambient temperature rises.
