The white-breasted side-necked turtle, is a small species of turtle native to Africa, belonging to the family Zephyridae. This species of turtle is not common, and there is no crisis of survival at present, even so, it is still not common in the market. Despite its small size, it has a large demand for food. The white-breasted side-necked turtle is smart and witty. Every time the prey it finds, it will share its food with other turtle species. In general, this turtle is not difficult to raise, just pay a little attention!
center> 1. Appearance characteristics of the white-chested side-necked turtle
In general, male and female white-chested side-necked turtles are very easy to distinguish, and the male tortoise is slightly smaller. The tail is thick and large, while the female turtle is larger in size and has a thin and small tail. In addition, its back is brownish-yellow, flat and broad, with a very clear outline. There is also a prominent raised ridge in the center of its back. The abdomen of the white-chested side-neck turtle is relatively small, and its limbs are also very flexible. Its neck It doesn't shrink as easily as other turtle species, just throw its head sideways.
2. Habits and characteristics of the white-breasted side-necked turtle
The white-breasted side-necked turtle looks very cute, fearless, outgoing, and deeply loved. The favor of turtle friends. When the temperature is low to a certain extent, it will also enter a state of hibernation. It should be noted that the rearing of the white-breasted side-neck turtle is best done in an extensive mode. Not only that, it lives in small river basins, swamps, lakes and small ponds all year round, and the location is not fixed. Adult turtles have strong swimming ability and are very good at catching fish. Overall, this turtle is lively and very lovable.
3. Precautions for feeding white-chested side-neck turtles
【Living environment】
You must know that the white-breasted side-neck turtle is a typical semi-aquatic animal. They generally like to live in ponds or fish ponds filled with water. Therefore, before raising, parents should provide them with a turtle box with water. And put some silt, fine sand, rocks on it so they can play. This tortoise is not as fragile as other tortoise species. It has super adaptability. When raising, parents can keep it together with other tortoise species. It is less aggressive and can live happily with other tortoise species. Get along, it is really an easy to raise turtle species, and suitable for novice raising!
【Food Requirements】
The white-breasted side-necked turtle has a variety of food It is complicated. They usually eat some small fish and shrimps, weeds, green leaves, and plants. Amazingly, they sometimes prey on some birds, and they are really extraordinary. However, its food is best based on active bait. In order to ensure the balance of the food, parents should also give it some special food for turtles. It is best to choose imported turtle food, which is beneficial to its physical development. helped. In short, no matter what you feed the white-chested side-necked turtle, its food should be nutritious and diverse.