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How to raise swamp side-neck turtles

2020-10-14 / 270 Read

How to raise swamp side-necked turtles:

1. Container: When raising swamp side-necked turtles, first of all, the capacity of the container should be large enough. The layout of the tank is mainly based on water, and a small piece of land can be set in the water with a ratio of 3:1. On the edge of the land, a platform can be placed for the swamp side-necked turtle to bask in the sun. It is recommended to add some aquatic plants and sand and other shelters in the water to increase the swamp side-necked turtle's sense of security.

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2. Feeding: Swamp side-necked turtles are omnivorous animals, they prefer Live baits and meats such as insects, aquatic snails, fish and shrimp. Note that it must be disinfected, washed, and chopped before feeding. At the same time, you can also feed some vegetables, fruits and turtle food.

3. Water quality: During the breeding of swamp side-necked turtles, the water quality environment is a very important link, and the quality of water quality directly affects their healthy growth. Change the new water at least once a week, one-third of the total water is enough, don't change it all at once.

4. Water temperature: It is also very important to adjust the temperature when raising swamp side-necked turtles. Changes in water temperature will affect the appetite and activity of swamp side-necked turtles, and even affect their health. The growing water temperature should be 26-28 degrees, which can be kept within this range. In winter, if the water temperature is too low, it can be adjusted by heating with a heating rod to keep the water temperature suitable.