Snapping turtles are the most ferocious of the turtle species. Adult snapping turtles are irritable and can take the initiative to attack people, while larvae of 20 to 40 grams are more docile and do not take the initiative to hurt people. When someone or something moves or shakes in front of the turtle, the turtle first retracts its head into the human shell, waits for the right opportunity, suddenly sticks out its head to bite, and then retracts its head into the human shell, repeating this several times. [1] When the tortoise is picked up, the tortoise's body emits the same musky scent as the musk tortoise from Mexico. Therefore, adult snapping turtles cannot be caught at will like other turtles, and placed in their hands to enjoy. When catching a turtle, you should grab the tail of the turtle quickly and agilely, and grab more, so that the turtle will not easily slip off when the turtle is struggling. After grabbing the tail of the turtle, immediately pay attention to the head of the turtle. Because the turtle's neck is long, it can extend to the middle or even the back of the carapace, and open its mouth to bite. Therefore, treat snapping turtles can not be careless.

Market Prospect

It has not been long since snapping turtles were introduced to my country from abroad. According to preliminary statistics, So far, the total number of imports is about 60,000, of which more than 95% are small snapping turtles. Large snapping turtles are protected internationally, while smaller snapping turtles are not, so they can thrive. The current import volume cannot meet the needs of my country, and it is still in the development stage of snapping turtle seedlings, which is characterized by a shortage of seedlings and high prices. It is expected that the development of snapping turtle breeding will enter the commercial stage in two years, and a large number of commercial snapping turtles will enter the market and will no longer be limited to restaurant consumption. Popular consumption will promote faster development of snapping turtle production. After snapping turtles form an industry, snapping turtle production will continue to increase, and it will enter a flat-profit stage in about 5 years. Further development will lead to an era of small profits. At that time, only the fittest will survive and the fittest will be eliminated. The increase of the content can occupy a place in the market. According to industry analysts, snapping turtle breeding projects will not be eliminated within 10 years.

On the other hand, the unique flavor of snapping turtles has been recognized by pioneers in economically developed areas. After tasting snapping turtles, they agreed that the snapping turtles tasted really delicious, without peculiar smell, earthy and strange smells. It tastes more beautiful than the skirt of the turtle, the meat of the snapping turtle is crispy and the fat content is much less than that of the ordinary turtle. The author and the breeder in Zhejiang dissected adult small snapping turtles, 3.4kg snapping turtles. After bloodletting to remove the carapace, plastron and very little fat, almost all the remaining pure meat was weighed to 2kg. The meat rate is 58.8%, so snapping turtles are also called meat turtles. The problem that may arise in the future is that when the oversized snapping turtles are put on the market in the future, it will be difficult for ordinary consumers to accept them. Therefore, it is advisable to control the market size of the breeding snapping turtles to no more than 1500g. For the snapping turtles that are too large, they can be divided into small packages, and deep processing can be carried out to meet the needs of multiple levels. During my investigation in Shenzhen, the author found that Shenzhen restaurants have strict requirements on the specifications of snapping turtles. They welcome the specifications of about 1500 grams, and they are very particular about the cooking methods of snapping turtles. Eight cooking methods have appeared.

Identification method

Beginners must avoid being deceived [1] when buying crocodiles and big crocodiles! Because they have never contacted little crocodiles and big crocodiles It is easy to confuse the crocodile! The price of the small crocodile and the big crocodile is also very different! The small crocodile is cheaper, and the general price of the big crocodile is about twice the price of the small crocodile.

1. Identification from the carapace: The carapace of the crocodile is relatively round, with a round shape, and there are small protrusions on the top! The carapace of the predator is relatively rectangular, and the carapace There are very high protrusions on it! It can be seen from the seedlings!

2. Discrimination from the lower part of the stomach: the stomach surface of the small crocodile is relatively smooth (also the limbs), while the big crocodile is relatively smooth Thick (there are small thorns on it, including the limbs)!

3. Identification from the head: the head of the small crocodile is relatively round, and the head of the big crocodile is relatively pointed (not easy to find when I was a child). The small crocodile has a short nose, and the big crocodile has a longer nose (you can compare carefully when you are young!