However, some people are raising them, because their requirements for the living environment are not too high and they are easy to support. So, if you also want to choose a durable skirt turtle, what should you pay attention to? Look down~

Selection Tips 1: Look at the Appearance

1. Body Surface

Check the body of the skirt turtle Whether there is inflammation, ulceration, bloodstains, white spots or white cotton-wool mycelium on the surface, if you find a problematic individual, it may be sick, and it is recommended not to start.

2. Carapace

The carapace of the skirt turtle is dark brown and black in color and has a central ridge. If some individual carapace color is abnormal or there are problems such as rot and wear, it is recommended not to choose.

3. Plastron

The color of the plastron of the skirt turtle is reddish-brown and yellow, and there are large brown patches on the scutellum. Individuals with problems such as blackening or ulceration of the plastron and lack of nails are not recommended.

4. Eyes

Healthy skirt turtles have clear eyes and no secretions around. Don't choose.

5. Nose

Observe whether the nose of the skirt turtle is blocked or there is no secretion. If there is an individual with a blocked nose or a watery substance flowing from the nose, it is recommended not to consider it.

6. Oral (mouth)

Observe whether the skirt turtle breathes with its mouth open or whether there is secretions around it.

7. Limbs

Check the skirt turtle's limbs for fractures. You can watch the crawling action. If you can't support the entire carapace for crawling or individuals who have tilt problems when crawling, it is recommended not to choose.

8. Excretion hole

Mainly check whether the excretion hole of the skirt turtle is tightly closed, or whether there is any residual excrement. If there is a problem, it is recommended not to start.

9. Male and female

The method to distinguish male and female skirt turtles is very simple, which can be seen from the appearance. The female turtle is larger in size, has a wider carapace, a thin and short tail, and the anus is closer to the rear edge of the plastron. , the tail is thick and long, the anus is far from the rear edge of the plastron, and the notch formed by the two anal shields of the plastron is deep. Everyone can choose according to their needs.

Selection Skill 2: Look at the state

1. Mental state

The more lively skirt turtles can be prioritized, not loved Individuals who are active or like to stay in the corner are not recommended to be considered, which may increase the difficulty of feeding.

2. Eating status

If conditions permit, you can feed some food to the skirt turtle. Under normal temperature, individuals who can actively eat are easy to raise and can be given priority; individuals who are not interested in food are not recommended.

Okay, the selection skills of skirt turtles, the editor will stop here! Hope it helps you~