Because the Alamo mud turtle is gentle and timid, and it is relatively easy to raise, many turtle friends want to raise one. However, for the first-time breeding novice, you may not know how to choose a healthy Alamo mud turtle, so take a look at the following points!

Before choosing, we must first understand the difference between wild Alamo mud turtles and captive breeding. The appearance and color of the wild Alamo mud turtle are relatively beautiful, the carapace is relatively thick, and the color of the skin is darker. The captive-bred Alamo mud turtles are paler in color.

I. Look at the carapace

The carapace of the healthy Alamo mud turtle is flat and narrow, oval in shape, without a raised vertebral keel, Armor is also harder. We can look at it with the naked eye, and then press the carapace with our fingers. If it is softened or deformed, do not buy it.

Second, look at the limbs

The limbs of healthy Alamo mud turtles should be strong and powerful, you can gently pull their limbs with your hands, If the expansion is very strong, it means that it is more energetic. On the contrary, it may be weak, and it is not recommended to choose.

Third, look at the mouth and nose

Check the mouth and nostrils of the Alamo mud turtle to see if there is any abnormal secretion, if any If you don't choose, you may be infected with respiratory diseases.

Fourth, look at the turtle meat

We should pay attention to whether the turtle meat part of the Alamo mud turtle is very full, if it keeps shrinking in Inside, don't choose if it's hollow, this turtle is too thin. A healthy Alamo mud turtle's shell appears to be filled with water.

5. Look at the eyes

Check whether the eyes of the Alamo mud turtle can be opened, and whether there are lumps or secretions on the eyelids, if the eyelids are swollen If it is, it may be an infection caused by poor water quality, so don't choose it.

Six, watch crawling

The plastron of a healthy Alamo mud turtle will be parallel to the ground when crawling, if it is inclined to one side or upturned Do not choose, such turtles are very problematic in terms of health.

Seven, look at the anus

We can turn the Alamo mud turtle over to have a look, if there is stool stains in the anus, don’t choose , there may be digestive problems.

Finally, we should pay attention to the price of the Alamo mud turtle between 50-200 yuan, which may vary due to different regions. You can't be fooled when you buy it.

There are so many purchasing skills about the Alamo mud turtle~ You can refer to it before buying.