The Ryukyu yellow-margined tortoise, a species of the yellow-margined tortoise, is produced in a wide range of places, including southern China, Taiwan and foreign countries such as Japan. This turtle also contains several subspecies, one of which is the Ryukyu species. However, due to the wanton expansion of farmland, the number of most turtle groups is gradually declining. Although the number of this turtle group is relatively small, it has been strictly protected now, and the number has gradually slowed down!

1. Morphological characteristics of the Ryukyu yellow-margined tortoise

The Ryukyu yellow-margined tortoise has a moderate body shape and its body color Variety, when viewed from above, it has a smooth and rounded head, yellow or greenish-yellow on the sides, and olive or brown on top of its head. The snout of this turtle is well developed and slightly hooked. The carapace of the Ryukyu yellow-margined tortoise is sleek and prominent, slightly arched, with a light-colored stripe in between, but the color of the stripes will gradually change with the age of the Ryukyu yellow-margined tortoise subsided. In general, males and females are easy to distinguish. Males have long, flat carapaces and a thick and short tail, while females have slightly thicker backs and shorter tails.

2. Living habits of the Ryukyu yellow-margined sea turtle

The yellow-margined tortoise is a typical amphibian aquatic animal that lives in the wild all year round These turtles usually live in flat hills, mountains, forests and bushes. However, they prefer to live in a quiet environment, and their activities and feeding conditions will change according to the seasons. , You must know that the yellow-margin turtle is a typical mountain turtle and is not suitable for living in deep water areas. Parents should pay attention to this when raising them. In addition, the yellow-margined turtle is brave, fearless, and has tenacious vitality. It is also an easy-to-raise turtle species and is deeply loved and appreciated by turtle friends.

3. How to raise Ryukyu yellow-margined sea turtles

1. Raising environment

For captive-bred Ryukyu yellow-margined turtles, the temperature in spring and autumn should be kept at 21 degrees Celsius. The turtles are generally more active at noon, and in summer, they are active in the morning and evening There are more of them, and they are basically a nocturnal animal. Ryukyu yellow-margined turtles generally hide in caves and bushes during the day. When the surrounding temperature is low to a certain extent, they will also enter a state of hibernation. Therefore, in winter, parents should do a good job of keeping it warm, and avoid excessive temperature difference between day and night!

2. Eating characteristics

Speaking of Ryukyu Huangyuan The food of the box turtle is more like the food of animals than the food of the cold. Like small fish, shrimp, live earthworms, blood worms, barley, corn, etc. It should be noted that parents should not give their hatchlings some food such as bread or mealworms, which are not conducive to their digestion!