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How to raise crested turtle

2021-08-20 / 373 Read

How to raise crested turtles:

1. Food: Under daily feeding, you can feed crested turtles some aquatic plants, algae or other plants, and you can also feed them some fish, shrimp, snails, etc. animal food. When feeding, it is also necessary to supplement calcium to the crown-backed turtle, and some artificial feed rich in calcium can be interspersed.

2. Water quality: Crested turtles are aquatic turtles, and their main activities are carried out in water. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that the water quality is clean. Change the water frequently in spring and summer to avoid bacterial growth. When changing the water, you should also pay attention to the disinfection work.

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3. Temperature: It is best to keep the temperature at 20~30 degrees for crested turtles between. In winter, if the temperature is below 15 degrees, the crested turtle will enter a state of hibernation.

4. Water level: To keep crested turtles, it is necessary to ensure that the water depth cannot exceed 1/3 of the turtle's back. If the water level is too high, the crested turtle is likely to drown. If the water level is too low, the crested turtle will have adverse reactions.