The Honduran woodgrain turtle is one of the larger turtles among pet turtles. Because of their very smooth and distinct lines, they are also one of the more beautiful turtles. It is very popular among turtle lovers, and many people will keep one at home, but this turtle is unfamiliar to most people. Today, I will show you the Honduran woodgrain turtle.

One 、Basic information

Chinese name: Honduran woodgrain turtle

Latin name: Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima incisa

Kingdom: Animalia

phylum: Chordate

Order: Turtles

Family: Turtle family

Genus: Woodgrass

Species: Woodgrain turtle

Distribution area: El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, southern Mexico

II. Habits

1. Living environment

Living in rivers or bushes in forests. Although mostly terrestrial, they can also survive in shallow water. Regarding hibernation, there are reports that it can survive the winter safely at 7°C, but the minimum temperature in its origin is much higher than that.

2, eating habits

omnivores, will eat fruits, insects, arthropods, earthworms. Artificial feed is also acceptable.

Three. Reproduction

Oviparous reproduction, female turtles can lay 3-5 eggs at a time. Eggs can be dormant in the low temperature environment in the early stage, and can be dormant in the low temperature environment for a period of time, and can continue to hatch normally when the temperature rises.

Okay, the above is a brief introduction to the Honduran woodgrain turtle. If you want to know more pet information, please continue to pay attention to this site!