More and more people are choosing to raise turtles. There are many, but is it better to raise aquatic turtles or dry turtles? Today we will take a closer look at the advantages and disadvantages of separation!
Species: There are more types of water turtles than dry turtles. Types of water turtles that can be kept temporarily: red-eared turtles, pearl turtles, grass turtles, yellow turtles, small osprey turtles, big-headed turtles Turtles and the like are generally grown artificially, and the price is relatively moderate. Among the land turtles, most of the elephant tortoises, maple leaf turtles, armored turtles, and shell turtles are wild turtles.
Temperature: Generally, aquatic turtles will eat when the water temperature is above +15℃. The higher the water temperature, the greater the food intake. When the water temperature is lower than +5℃, they will gradually stop eating. After overwintering, tortoises can feed when the temperature is stable at +25°C. The higher the temperature, the greater the food intake. When the temperature is lower than +20°C, tortoises gradually stop eating.
Feed: The source of feed for aquatic turtles is relatively convenient. Water earthworms, small miscellaneous fish, shrimp meat, pure lean meat, loach, snail meat, pork liver, etc. are all favorite foods of aquatic turtles. As for feed, aquatic turtles have a habit of feeding, so don’t change the feed types irregularly. In short, aquatic turtles mainly feed on animal protein, so they require fresh and unchanging feed. Tortoises mainly feed on plant protein. Melons, fruits, and vegetables can all be used as feed for tortoises. However, tortoises prefer scented feeds such as cantaloupes, peaches, etc. In order to increase protein for tortoises, in summer and autumn, You can also feed some fresh shelled edamame from time to time. Do not feed the fruits and vegetables just taken out of the refrigerator to the tortoise immediately. It is best to leave them for 1 hour before feeding them.
Feeding: In winter, water turtles can be changed for half a month or without regular water changes. The water temperature should be +10℃, change the water once a week, +20℃, change the water every 2-3 days, +30℃ every day. Change the water once, +35℃ twice a day, twice a day. The water should not contain residual chlorine. Keeping the water clean is very important for raising aquatic turtles.
Aquatic turtles should also be protected from heatstroke and cold due to high temperatures in summer, and can bask in more sun in winter. There are many parasites in the body of tortoises. Newly purchased tortoises need to be dewormed once or twice. You can use deworming tablets. For tortoises over 500 grams, use half a tablet. For tortoises below 500 grams, use 1/4 tablet. Grind the tablets into fine powder. , use a piece of fresh cucumber, remove the pulp, and evenly sprinkle the medicinal powder in the melon trough to close the pulp. If there are parasites in the turtle body, it will appear to be alive and eliminated in the turtle feces the next day. Repeat the application of anthelmintic drug once at 15 dawn, and the turtle will be dry. As you grow older, your appetite decreases and your body weight will also decrease. In the Shanghai area, common tortoises can overwinter, but they must pay attention to heat preservation. After overwintering, in mid-April every year,After the tortoise has stopped hibernating, the tortoise should be bathed with warm water to slowly adjust the tortoise's metabolism and start eating as soon as possible. Every Spring Festival is the peak time for the custom of setting off firecrackers, and overwintering tortoises and water turtles should be careful not to shake.
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