The red-bellied short-necked turtle is a kind of turtle species that can be artificially raised and has a certain ornamental value. There are still many people who raise this turtle. Of course, there are also many novice friends who are eager to try, then you know the red-bellied turtle. How to choose a short-necked turtle? If you don't know, please take a look at this article~

1. Appearance characteristics

1. The color of the carapace (without pattern) of the red-bellied short-necked turtle is medium Grey to charcoal grey, with distinct bright grey and coral pink patterns on their plastrons, ventral bridges, and ventral sides of the carapace.

2. The head of the red-bellied short-necked turtle is dark gray, with large eyes and a pair of light yellow stripes behind the eye sockets. Its limbs are flat and gray-brown. It has 4 claws, with webs between the fingers and toes.

When selecting, if you find that the appearance of the red-bellied short-necked turtle is too different from the above description, it is not recommended to select~

Second, the eyes and nose

A healthy red-bellied short-necked turtle, its eyes can be fully opened, bright and energetic, without any impurities, and the nose should be clean and free of snot.

Third, look at the weight

When conditions permit, the red-bellied short-necked turtle can be weighed. Generally speaking, healthy individuals, There will be enough weight. If it is found that some individuals are very light, then it may be sick, and it is recommended not to consider.

4. Check the body surface

Carefully check the carapace and plastron of the red-bellied short-necked turtle for signs of damage and blood congestion. , it is not recommended to purchase.

V. Check the mouth

You can check the mouth of the red-bellied short-necked turtle to see if there are cracks, breaks or keratin hyperplasia. If so, it is recommended not to consider. Secondly, if the tongue of the red-bellied short-necked turtle is found to be flesh-colored, it is not recommended to buy it, because such individuals may not have a good stomach.

6. Check the cloaca

A healthy short-necked turtle, its cloaca should be clean and free of swelling. The turtle's cloaca has watery excrement, so it may be suffering from internal parasitic diseases, and it is not recommended to buy.

7. Purchasing Channels

2. Turtle Market: This is an industrial market with professional merchants , they will teach you a lot of professional knowledge.

Ps: It is not recommended that you buy online, because it is impossible to tell whether the red-bellied short-necked turtle is healthy or not through pictures and videos.

The above is all the selection tips about the red-bellied short-necked turtle! Hope it can help you~