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The appearance characteristics of the Sorola mud turtle _ habit _ rearing _ price

2022-02-01 / 859 Read

       Sorola mud turtle was named by LeConte, English name: Sonoran mud turtle; mainly distributed in the lower reaches of Colorado and the United States Gila River, Arizona. The Sorola mud turtle is a nocturnal turtle. Male and female turtle species are very well distinguished. The male plastron is concave and the tail is long and thick. There are hook-shaped spines at the end of the tail, and two rows of denser on the inside of the surface of the hind legs. The patch connection, the body length is about 15.5cm; the female's plastron is flat and full, the tail is shorter, and the body length is much smaller than that of the male.

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     Sorola mud turtles are medium in size, with a carapace length of about 17-18cm, and males are larger than females. There are three dorsal ribs on the carapace, and the dorsal ribs are generally relatively long; the dorsal ribs are black, and the rear edge shield has no serrations. The color of the carapace varies from brown to tawny, and the shield has a black border. Generally, the plastron of the Sorola mud turtle with a hinged lid is larger and can be completely closed. The color of the plastron is mainly yellow or brown, with a little mottled and variegated distribution, and black links between the gaps. The head size of the Sorola mud turtle is suitable, and the head, neck, and limbs are mainly gray, and there are rarely variegated distribution. There are about 3-4 relatively long tentacles or sarcomas on the chin or neck, and the rear beak is not divided into two parts.

       Sorora turtles mainly inhabit high altitudes, generally in In the wasteland, woods, and streams at an altitude of more than 2,000 meters, in the dry season, the Sorolla mud turtle will go to the quagmire to escape the heat. This turtle species is very tenacious, has a relatively high survival rate, and has a strong foraging ability. Most of the reproduction methods are oviparous, and it takes 5-6 years for the Sorola mud turtle to become sexually mature. Artificially bred and bred, the hatchlings have a relatively flat, broad carapace with a length of 22-28mm, a central spine and two lateral vertebrae. Spring is the best breeding season, and as long as the owner takes good care of it, the survival rate of the Sorolla mud turtle is extremely high.

       Food Raising       When the Sorola mud turtle is artificially raised, the owner should pay attention to the feed containing protein, carbohydrates, fat, etc., so as to ensure the growth needs of the Sorola mud turtle. When the temperature is low, the demand for food of the Sorola mud turtle will decrease, and the feeding should be observed at all times.

       Raising environment        For the Sorola mud turtle, the editor does not recommend mixed breeding by the owner, and the breeding box is best placed in the In a sunny and ventilated place, if conditions do not allow, it can be beneficial to replace sunlight with light. Sufficient sunlight is beneficial to sterilization and reduce the disease rate of turtles.

       Nursing        Although the survivability of the Sorola mud turtle is relatively strong and the survival rate is relatively high, the owner also Don't take it lightly, change the water frequently to ensure that the turtles live in a relatively clean environment; for the food of the Sorolla mud turtle, you must also prepare fresh, non-expired food.

       The price of Sorola mud turtle is generally around one hundred yuan, its decision Factors include turtle size, shape, activity level, gender, etc. Of course, prices will vary from region to region and are for reference only.