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How long does the giant snake-necked turtle live?

2022-03-25 / 637 Read

The lifespan of giant snake-necked turtles is relatively long, and the average lifespan is about 80years , more than 100 years of life in the natural environment. Under normal circumstances, if the surrounding environment is suitable, for giant snake-necked turtlelonger lifespan would help, however, home-raisedgiant snake-necked turtles, how long you can live has a lot to do with whether the surrounding environment is suitable. Especially when giant snake-necked turtle is still relatively young, it will affect the environment. Sensitive and easy to get sick, if you don't take good care of them at this time, giant snake-necked turtleIt is easy to die prematurely, affecting their lifespan.

How

The giant snake-necked turtle breeding box raised at home can be set so that the water occupies 70-80% of the total area, Land 20-30%. On land, large rocks and sunken wood protruding from the water can be used. Giant snake-necked tortoises prefer to go ashore to bask in the sun. A gallbladder can be added above the land to shine the gallbladder light on the land. In addition, it can be used with the reptile UV light pipe. The water level is 1-3 times the length of the carapace. The suitable water temperature is 18-25 ℃. In summer, the water temperature is too hot, and the carapace is easy to rot. In addition, the giant snake-necked turtle is a carnivore, and the food it can eat includes snails, aquatic insects, worms, snails, shrimps and small fish, as well as the stems and leaves of plants.