The narrow bridge has been diving for a while, which may usher in a new wave of craze for the market! The ** of the narrow bridge has always been the ceiling of the egg turtle, and many turtle friends have their hearts and minds about it. This will reduce the price, and it will make many turtle friends eager to try. In all fairness, there are still many reasons to keep this breed, and it's no wonder that turtle friends are fascinated.
Does the sudden decline mean that the market is saturated? Or is it the change caused by the improvement of incubation efficiency brought about by technological progress?
The narrow-bridge egg turtle is revered by many enthusiasts as the "king of egg turtles". Whether it is its interactivity, ornamentality, or positioning, it can be called the leader of the egg turtle industry. Therefore, many veteran players believe that if you love collecting egg turtles and have deep financial resources, then the narrow bridge egg turtle is undoubtedly the ultimate choice for you.
The narrow-bridge egg turtle gets its name from its unique appearance characteristics. The bridge carapace is significantly narrower than that of other mothothoracic turtles. The bridge carapace refers to the part of the tortoiseshell that connects the dorsal carapace to the ventral carapace. The bridge carapace of most mothoracic turtles is composed of groin and axillary shields, while the narrow bridge egg turtle has an internal skeleton that connects the dorsal and ventral carapaces.
Next, focus on the reproductive capacity of narrow-bridge egg turtles. The reproductive ability of turtles directly affects the price of turtles in the future. Enthusiasts who follow the breed may often see amazing breeding records on the web. For example, some turtle friends shared that their narrow-bridge egg turtles lay nearly 20 eggs at a time, and even more, they can produce more than 50 eggs a year! When such news spread, everyone was amazed and said that it was simply against the principle of "scarce is expensive" in economics.
However, in fact, the ** of the narrow-bridge egg turtle is not groundless. There are two common misconceptions involved.
First of all, about the concepts of "high-yield narrow bridge" and "narrow-bridge high-yield". Although narrow-bridge egg turtles lay up to 100 eggs a year, such individuals are extremely rare. Not all narrow-bridge egg turtles have such high fecundity. In fact, some narrow-bridge egg turtles can only lay one nest of eggs a year, or even only one. What's more, some wild narrow-bridge egg turtles have not laid eggs after years of captivity.
Secondly, the hatching process of narrow-bridge egg turtles is extremely challenging. The incubation period is as long as 4 months to 10 months, and the success rate of incubation is not high. Even if you have 100 eggs in your hand, after a long incubation period, only 20 baby turtles may remain, and it is even possible that they will be wiped out. This is because the eggs of narrow-bridge egg turtles have diapause properties, which is a protective mechanism they adopt in their natural environment to increase the survival rate of their offspring.
Diapause is a natural conservation mechanism adopted by narrow-bridge egg turtles to improve the survival rate of their offspring. In their native habitat, the narrow-bridge egg turtle only experiences two seasons per year, the rainy season and the dry season. If hatching during the dry season, baby turtles are likely to die due to lack of water and food. As a result, the eggs of the narrow-bridge egg turtle do not develop immediately after fertilization, but instead enter the diapause period to avoid harsh weather conditions. This amazing natural phenomenon allows the offspring of the narrow-bridge egg turtle to survive in a more suitable environment.
So, how to control the diapause period in an artificial environment? In artificial incubation, we can activate diapause eggs by adjusting the humidity. However, it is important to note that once blood streaks appear inside the egg, the humidity must be restored to normal levels immediately, otherwise the egg may burst. In addition, many domestic and foreign players will also use the method of cooling down first and then heating up to break the diapause period. While the temperature and number of days may vary from person to person, the ultimate goal is to activate the diapause egg for successful incubation.
Although the narrow-bridge egg turtle has been reduced, this does not mean that its market position has shaken. On the contrary, as more and more people know and love this variety, the market may usher in a new explosive period.