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Feeding of Sulcata turtles

2021-12-20 / 484 Read

Sulcata turtles are vegetarian, completely vegan, and do not require any meat. Mainly feed on various plants, grass, cactus, lettuce are his favorite hungry food. Sulcata turtles are very mobile and easy to raise. The best breeding season for Sulcata tortoises is from September to November, with about 17-35 eggs per class. The ovulation period is relatively long and takes 3-6 months, and the survival rate is extremely high.

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1. Temperature

Temperature is an important key to determining the growth rate of turtles, so breeders are When raising Sulcata turtles, you must pay attention to the adjustment. Generally, the best temperature is 24-26 degrees. Sulcata tortoises are desert-like and resistant to drought. But the temperature should not exceed 30 degrees.

2. Food raising

The Sulcata turtle is a vegetarian tortoise, and the owner can prepare vegetarian food for him, because the Sulcata tortoise eats a lot , Xiao Bian does not recommend the owner to buy pet feed, it is a waste of money. Lettuce, kale, mustard, grass, carrots, melons, apples, beans, peas, apricots, peaches, strawberries, etc. are his favorite foods. When putting food, it is best for the owner to eat small meals and frequent meals. Sulcata tortoises eat throughout the day.

3. Nursing

In order to prevent the sulcata tortoise from suffering from various diseases, the owner must pay attention to some nursing in daily life. First of all, it is very necessary to change the water. Don't let the turtles live in the sewage for too long. Frequent water changes will help prevent diseases. Next, sterilize the turtle. Disinfectant can be put into the water.