Sword turtles and snapping turtles are two different types of turtles, and although both are freshwater turtles, they differ significantly in several ways. Next, I will make a detailed comparison of these two turtles in terms of appearance characteristics, living Xi, behavioral characteristics, breeding and breeding.
1. Appearance characteristics
The sword turtle has distinct ridge-like protrusions on its dorsal and ventral shells, showing a distinctive jagged shape, hence the name "sword turtle". They have small, triangular heads with black fine lines on their heads and short, pointed mouths. The hind limbs and tail are long, the forelimbs have powerful claws on the toes, the hind limbs are shorter, and there are scales on the **, and the whole is grayish-white.
The head of the snapping turtle is thicker and cannot be completely retracted into the shell, the neck is short and stout, the eyes are small, the upper and lower jaws of the mouth are small, the snout is pointed, the tail is pointed and long, the two sides are ridged, there are fleshy spikes on the edges, there is a scaly-like bulge in the front two-thirds of the front of the tail dorsal, and it is serrated mouth-like, the dorsal shell is very thin, the epithelium is mainly brown, occasionally brownish-yellow, the back has three vague ridges, and there are radial markings, the posterior edge is toothed, the abdomen is white, the limbs are stout, the muscles are strong, the claws are pointed and powerful, and they are good at crawling.
2. Life Xi
Sword turtles prefer to live in clear waters such as freshwater lakes, swamps, rivers, etc., and they are good at swimming and diving. Sword turtles are omnivorous animals that feed mainly on aquatic animals such as small fish, shrimp, crabs, etc., as well as some aquatic plants and insects. The snapping turtle is a semi-aquatic and half-terrestrial tortoise that mainly inhabits swamps, ponds or lakes, as well as some slower-flowing rivers. Snapping turtles are carnivorous animals that feed on a wide range of aquatic animals such as fish, shrimp, crabs, and water snakes, as well as small mammals and birds.
3. Behavioral characteristics
The Sword Turtle has a relatively gentle personality and will not actively attack other creatures, but will also show some defensive ability when threatened. Snapping turtles, on the other hand, have a ferocious personality and are very aggressive and defensive, so be vigilant when encountering snapping turtles in the wild.
Fourth, breeding and breeding
The ** of the sword turtle is relatively low and easy to start. They are not difficult to raise, as long as they are provided with a suitable living environment, clean water, and regular feeding. Snapping turtles, on the other hand, are relatively high, but they are also of higher ornamental value. Snapping turtles are difficult to keep and need to provide a suitable living environment, keep the water clean, feed regularly, and provide proper exercise and sunlight.
Sword turtles usually breed in spring and summer, and they lay 1-2 eggs. It takes a certain amount of time for the eggs to hatch into a small sword turtle. Snapping turtles, on the other hand, have a relatively long breeding period that can last several months, laying 8-24 eggs. The hatching period is also relatively long, taking about 80 days to hatch baby snapping turtles.
In short, sword turtles and snapping turtles are two different species of turtles, and they have obvious differences in appearance characteristics, life Xi, behavioral characteristics, breeding and other aspects. When cultivating or ornamenting, suitable varieties can be selected according to personal preferences and environmental conditions. Whether it's a sword turtle or a snapping turtle, they need to be provided with a suitable living environment and food for them to grow up healthy. Autumn and Winter Check-in Challenge