Urgent Care :: Is my turtle trying to hibernate?

[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.

[steve]

Not likely hibernating at those temperatures but seasonal change still has an impact on behavior/appetite. I'd just continue as usual.