Brazilian turtle is the easiest pet turtle we can see in the pet market. They not only have strong survivability, but also have outstanding reproductive ability. However, it is precisely because of these two reasons that many free-range Brazilian turtles have reproduced in large quantities, which has had a certain impact on the ecology. So what are the habit characteristics of Brazilian turtles? Let’s understand.
1.Life habits
Brazilian turtles are aquatic turtles, with strong adaptability to the environment, like quietness and fear noise, cleanness and dirt, and warmth. They often climb on the shore in the sunny weather. He is lively, active and timid. Its activity changes with the change of ambient temperature, and the temperature is more suitable for 20-30 degrees. When the temperature drops below 14 degrees, it stops feeding, and when it drops below 11 degrees, it enters hibernation.
2. Eating habits
Flying and eggs, etc. Also consume plant-based feed, such as rice, wheat flour, soybean cakes, fruits and vegetables. More tolerant of hunger. The little Brazilian turtle is very edible and should be fed on time every day.
3. Growth characteristics
The turtle grows rapidly. It is reported that turtles weighing 6 grams are kept in water bodies stable at 30 degrees for 38 days, and their weight can reach 50-60 grams. They will be transferred to outdoor natural water bodies in early May to breed. By late November, their weight will generally reach more than 350 grams. By the end of 10 months of the following year, and the average individual can reach about 750 grams.
4. Reproductive habits
Under natural conditions, the sexual maturity age of Brazilian turtles is generally between 4-5 years old. Some are artificially heated and raised, and they are already heavier at the age of 2, but they still cannot lay eggs. In the Yangtze River Basin, May to September is its breeding period, and the peak egg laying period is around the summer solstice. It can lay eggs 3-4 times a year, each spawning 3-19 eggs, with an average annual spawning volume of 40-70, up to 90.
Extended information:
Brazilian turtles are omnivorous animals, but partially eat animal bait. Under artificial feeding conditions, they are mainly animal offals such as poultry, pigs, and maggots, and pedids. Appropriately match fruits, vegetables and mixed feed to enhance the nutrients in the body. Add vitamin E powder and antibiotics in spring and autumn to improve the amount of eggs in the turtle and enhance the physical fitness of the turtle. The regular, fixed-point, and fixed-quality should be achieved during daily feeding.
The feeding time for Brazilian turtles is generally 10 to 14 in spring and autumn, and 7 to 9 in summer or 18 to 19 in summer. When the temperature is too high or too low, there will be less or no food. The place where the bait is thrown should be fixed, so as to facilitate observation of the turtle's eating and activity.
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