The red-necked turtle, also known as: Southern Painted Turtle, Southern Painted Turtle, English name: Southern Painted Turtle, scientific name: Chrysemyspictadorsalis; mainly distributed in North America, is a very precious turtle species for the American people, because of its simple feeding method , The survival rate is high, the ornamental value is extremely high, and it is loved by advertising turtle lovers.

1. Characteristics of the red-necked turtle

The red-necked turtle is relatively small, and the carapace length is about 10-25cm; The carapace is smooth and flat oval in color from green to black, with red markings in some subspecies. The plastron is light yellow, the head is of suitable size, without any stripes, the stripes above the neck are pink, the stripes below are yellow-white, and the stripes on the limbs are pink. The most notable feature of the red-striped turtle is that there is a thick, large and obvious yellow-red line in the center of the carapace.

2. Habits of the red-necked turtle

The living habits of the red-necked turtle are similar to those of the Brazilian tortoise, and they like to inhabit swamps, ponds, streams, In lakes and other watersheds with relatively slow flow rates, red-necked turtles like to bathe in the sun. Although they are aquatic turtles, they often go to rest on land and like to live in groups. Raising, mixing. The best breeding season is from March to June, the survival rate of hatchlings is relatively high, and feeding is simple.

3. Feeding of red-necked turtles

[Food selection]

Red-necked turtles The choice of food is determined according to the change of age. Generally speaking, young turtles prefer meat food, but older painted turtles prefer vegetarian food, but in order to ensure the nutrition of tortoise Still pay attention to the variety of food. Its diet is omnivorous, snails, slugs, insects, crayfish, tadpoles, small fish, carrion, algae, aquatic plants are all very good food.

[Environmental Requirements]

It is best to choose a breeding box for raising red-necked turtles, where some silt and aquatic plants can be placed at the bottom of the breeding box. And place a platform for the red-necked turtle to rest and bask on it. The main feeding is to change the water frequently to ensure that the red-necked turtle lives in clean, pollution-free water. Only two-thirds of the water can be changed each time, and the water temperature cannot be changed too much.

【Nursing】

Because the red-necked turtle is relatively small and has a strong ability to adapt to the environment, it is very popular with the publicPet one of the turtles. During the feeding process, the owner should pay attention to observe the habits of the tortoise, so as not to detect and deal with it in time when it is sick. Sterilize regularly in mild sunlight. The breeding box is best placed in a ventilated, sunny place.

Fourth, the price of red-necked turtles

The price of red-necked turtles is relatively close to the people. Generally, the price of juvenile turtles is about tens of yuan. It is also below 100 yuan, and the price of good appearance and high ornamental value is more than 100 yuan.