The flame turtle, also known as the red-bellied turtle, is actually a branch of the Brazilian turtle, but its beautiful patterns are more beautiful than those of Brazil. better than ever. The price is not expensive and the shape is cute. At the same time, the adult turtles are mainly vegetarian and the cost is low. Therefore, the flame turtles have become aquarium enthusiasts to raiseThe first choice for pets turtles.

The new-born turtle is green all over and seems to have nothing to do with the flames. So some people are wondering, isn't the flame red? There is a deep meaning here. If you observe carefully, it is not difficult to find that the stripes on the turtle's back are very similar to the burning flame; more importantly, the reason why the flame turtle is called the flame turtle has an important secret. The color of the tortoise shell of the flame turtle is not constant. Although it is green at first, as it grows up, those green patterns will gradually turn yellow and red, and finally become as bright as fire, hence the name flame turtle.

Chinese Name: Flame Turtle

Alias: Red Belly Turtle

English Name: Painted Turtle

Appearance: Small water turtle, back The nails are only 10-25 cm long, delicate and smooth, flat and oval in shape, with colors ranging from green to black, and some with red markings.

Distribution: Mainly distributed in North America.

Habits: Living in lakes, rivers, ponds and other places. Omnivorous, the main food are snails, insects, crayfish, tadpoles, small fish , carrion, algae and aquatic plants.

Breeding habit: The breeding season of the flame turtle is from June to July each year, laying 2 to 22 eggs each time. The egg has a long diameter of 27.1~30.7 mm and a short diameter of 13.9~16l mm. Egg weight 3.55 to 5 grams. Incubation period is 72 to 80 days.

Price: The price varies greatly depending on the size of the individual. Small tens of yuan and larger ones are also possible for 200 yuan.

The most popular thing about the flame turtle is its beautiful carapace, but many people think that the flame The appearance of the tortoise is a little similar to the Brazilian tortoise. In fact, they all belong to the same genus, but the price of the flame tortoise is relatively higher, and the feeding method is as simple as the Brazilian tortoise.

The flame turtle is a small water turtle. The carapace is only 10-25 cm long. It is delicate and smooth, flat and oval in shape. The color ranges from green to black, and some have red markings. The plastron is generally yellow, sometimes tinged with red, and sometimes black to reddish-brown with patterns of varying size and shape. The skin of the flame turtle is black to olive with yellow and red stripes on the neck, limbs and tail, and a yellow stripe on the head. Male tortoises have long front claws and thick, long tails. Female turtles are generally larger in size, with shorter front claws and shorter tails.

Everyone knows that the flame tortoise comes from the United States, just like the Brazilian tortoises, donut turtles and other painted turtles. The genetic alignment of the flame tortoise is very similar to that of the donut tortoise, a close relative in a genus of turtles. Flame tortoises are known around the world for their beautiful and unique patterns, the iconic pattern that is like a burning flame that keeps rising. Compared with the donut turtle, the color difference is greater and the ornamental is stronger. Some turtle friends can't put it down and like it very much.

The flame turtle has low requirements on the environment. It can be said that it is a very easy to raise turtle. But even so, we must do the necessary maintenance work, especially during the hatchling period, to ensure the health of the flame turtle.

1. The breeding environment of the flame turtle

The flame turtle is resistant to both cold and heat, and does not require high feeding conditions and environment. Water and food allow for normal growth and development. It can be raised in tanks, pots, and ponds. Professional households should build ponds for breeding as well. Build a 60 cm deep pool of bricks and cement, the size of which should be based on the number of turtles. The newly built cement pool must be rinsed with clean water and dried for 3 to 5 days before use. When using, the bottom of the pool needs to be covered with 20 cm of sediment, and a 60-cm-high wall should be built around the pool to prevent turtles from escaping. In addition, a layer of fine sand needs to be laid between the pool and the wall for its landing activities and spawning.

2. Feeding and management of young turtles

For turtles that have just broken their shells, they should be disinfected with 10% saline after the umbilical cord is dried off. Then put it in a water tank with a water temperature of 25°C to 30°C, change the water once a day, and feed cooked wheat, millet, eggs, pumpkin and other mixtures after 2 to 3 days, or feed chopped fish meat, mussel meat, animal viscera, etc., fed twice a day, and the feeding amount was It is advisable to have little leftovers, and the residual materials should be eliminated in time to prevent water quality deterioration. Pay attention to keep warm in winter, so that the hatchlings can survive the winter safely.

It is not difficult to raise the flame turtle, and it is very simple to start eating after the flame turtle is familiar with the environment. The flame turtle after eating is very edible, and a lot of food can be provided to him. Let's introduce the food choices of the flame turtle.

The flame tortoise is omnivorous, its main food is snails, insects, crayfish, tadpoles, small Fish, carrion, algae and aquatic plants. Fire turtle hatchlings are carnivorous and tend to be more vegetal as they age. In the state of artificial feeding, you can eat lean pork, animal offal, small fish and shrimp, earthworms, watermelon, vegetable leaves, bananas, etc.

The flame tortoise is very active, but it does not fight with each other, it will not freeze to death below zero, and it is also very active at 42 °C. As long as feeding is good, you can gain 30 to 40 grams per month. The breeding season of the flame turtle is from June to July every year, and each lays 1 to 10 eggs. The egg has a long diameter of 27.1~30.7 mm and a short diameter of 13.9~16l mm. Egg weight 3.55 to 5 grams. Incubation period is 72 to 80 days. The flame turtle is very adaptable. As long as feeding and management are strengthened, its survival rate is still relatively high.