In the process of raising turtles, we need to understand the habits of turtles, the breeding environment, the choice of feed and other aspects of knowledge. Here are some tips and tricks on how to keep a turtle to help you take better care of your pet.
1. Understand the habits of turtles.
Turtles are ectotherms, and they need to adapt to different ambient temperatures. In spring and autumn, when the temperature is suitable, it is the time when the turtle is most active; When the temperature is too high in summer, the turtle will go into a state of summer hibernation; In winter, when the temperature is too low, the tortoise hibernates. Therefore, when raising turtles, it is necessary to adjust the breeding environment according to the seasonal changes and maintain a suitable temperature.
2. Provide a suitable breeding environment.
1.Water quality: Turtles are aquatic animals, and the quality of water quality directly affects the health of turtles. In general, keeping a turtle requires the use of clean, unpolluted water, preferably changing the water every other day. In addition, you can add an appropriate amount of sea salt or baking soda to the water to keep the water clean and hygienic.
2.Rearing containers: The size of the rearing containers should be chosen according to the size and number of tortoises, at least to meet the needs of tortoises to swim and turn. At the same time, it is necessary to place a proper sundeck and shelter in the container so that the turtle can crawl and rest freely.
3.Light: Turtles need plenty of light to stay healthy. Dedicated aquarium lights or natural light can be used to provide illumination, requiring at least 1-2 hours of sunlight per day.
3. Reasonable selection of feed.
1.Natural feed: You can choose natural feed such as small fish, small shrimp, aquatic weeds, and vegetables to feed turtles. These feeds are rich in nutrients that are beneficial for the growth and development of turtles.
2.Artificial feed: There are also many artificial feeds on the market that are specifically designed for turtles, and the right feed can be selected according to the age and needs of the turtle.
4. Precautions.
1.Avoid overfeeding: Overfeeding can lead to indigestion and illness in turtles. In general, the amount of each feeding should be controlled between 5% and 10% of the turtle's body weight.
2.Regular inspection: Regularly check the physical condition and breeding environment of the turtle, and find and deal with problems in time.