Can yellow bellied sliders live in ponds all year round or will they hibernate like a red slider?

Yellow-bellied sliders can live in ponds year-round, but they do undergo a form of hibernation during colder months. In regions with cold winters, they will typically seek out deeper water or burrow into the mud at the bottom of ponds to escape freezing temperatures. Unlike red-eared sliders, which may also hibernate, yellow-bellied sliders adapt their behavior based on environmental conditions and may remain inactive for extended periods during winter.