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How long do hawksbill turtles live?

2021-05-05 / 112 Read

The average life span of wild hawksbill turtles is about 45 years longer, but the lifespan of hawksbill turtles will vary depending on the environment in which they grow. After understanding the lifespan of hawkbills, let's take a look at how to properly feed hawkbills.

How

First of all, the capacity of the container for breeding hawk-billed turtles should be spacious enough. Some green plants can be planted in the middle, and there should be a platform or a large stone for the hawk-billed turtle to bask in the sun, and some aquatic plants should be placed in the water.

The hawk-billed turtle is an omnivorous turtle. There are many types of food that the hawk-billed turtle can eat, usually divided into two categories: animal and plant food. Animal bait includes river prawns, crabs, etc., and fresh lean meat and mealworm hawk-billed turtles also like to eat. In addition, plant foods are also essential, such as vegetables, fruits and so on. Pay attention to the diversification of food and alternate feeding, and feeding once every two days is enough.