Do you know how to raise turtles? I believe many people have raised turtles, but they die if they don’t keep them for a long time. In fact, your method is wrong. Do you know how to raise turtles? Here is how I carefully prepared to raise turtles, I hope it will be helpful to everyone.
How to raise turtles well1
1. Raising container
Storage boxes, logistics boxes, fish tanks, etc. can all be used to raise small turtles. Before feeding, disinfect it with light salt water, potassium permanganate diluent, etc., and rinse it repeatedly with clean water after disinfection. The height of the container should not be too shallow and the inner wall should not be too rough, because the little turtle has strong climbing ability. A container that is too shallow and too rough can easily allow it to escape from prison. The feeding density should not be too large. Too large density can easily cause small turtles to fight and grab food, causing the risk of tail breakage.
2. Feeding water
The water for raising small turtles can be used to dry tap water, well water, etc. that are dried in the sun for more than two days. After drying, harmful substances such as chlorine in the water can be removed, and at the same time, it can promote the reproduction of algae and probiotics in the water. The little turtle is relatively stressful and it takes a long time to adapt to the water quality after entering the new environment. Using tap water directly will cause the little turtle to suffer from various diseases such as rotten skin, carrot and white eye diseases. Therefore, do not greed for convenience and use tap water to raise turtles directly. The water level of the turtle is 0.5-1 times the length of the turtle's back armor, so that the turtle can stretch its head out of the water surface to ventilate at any time. When changing water each time, you can change about half of the old water. Note that the temperature of the added new water should be consistent with the old water. The water change time should be carried out when the temperature is higher every day to avoid causing the little turtle to catch a cold. In addition, filters can be used to purify water quality, enhance water circulation, and reduce the frequency of water replacement.
3. Feeding temperature
The optimal growth temperature of a small turtle is between 25-30 degrees. Too high temperature will cause the small turtle to heatstroke, and too low temperature will cause the small turtle to stop feeding. In summer, we must do a good job in preventing heatstroke and cooling to avoid the death of heatstroke from the little turtle.
4. Light
When raising small turtles, a drying platform with a gentle slope and exposed surface is needed in the water so that the small turtle can climb out of the water and rest and dry its back at any time. Receiving appropriate light every day is of great significance to the little turtle. It can not only promote the synthesis of vitamin D3 in its body to speed up calcium absorption, but also effectively prevent the occurrence of various diseases. In addition, when basking in the sun for the little turtle in summer, avoid noon time to avoid excessive temperatures.
5. Food
A variety of water turtles can be used to raise small turtles, or fish, shrimp and meat can be fed. When feeding fish and shrimp meat, cut the food into appropriate shapes. Too large food is not conducive to the small turtle's food. At the same time, pay attention to cleaning out the harder residues such as fish bones, shrimp guns, etc. in the food to avoid scratching the small turtle's gastrointestinal esophagus. You can feed it once a day, and the portions you feed each time are best if the turtle can finish it within 5 minutes. Do not over-feed food. First, over-feeding can easily cause turtles to suffer from indigestion and growth too quickly, leading to gastrointestinal diseases, growth deformities, etc.; second, excessive feeding can easily produce too much food residue, causing water pollution.
How to raise turtles well 2
There are two reasons for turtles to be prone to death. First, the genetic constitution of the turtle purchased is too weak; second, the method of raising turtles is wrong or not perfect enough. These two reasons are the biggest. Others such as natural disasters, escape, etc. are accidents, and there is no need to pursue too much
Before raising turtles, you must first choose turtles, touch them, and look them, touch them, and see if they are hard or not. What is not hard is a manifestation of calcium deficiency; pull the turtle's four legs to see if they are strong; see if the turtle's inner armor and the overall state of the turtle are energetic. Only when you buy it, you can only raise a healthy and lively spirited turtle for a long time, which is also the basis.
The next thing is to raise turtles. Before raising turtles, you must prepare a place suitable for turtles, pools, water tanks, and fish tanks. The water quality of turtles cannot be directly used to feed turtles. It is necessary to dry it a few days in advance to remove chlorine in the water. It is best to use clean river water. The water in the tank should not be too much. The best amount of water is enough to cover half of the body. Clean fresh water must be changed regularly every week. Place some flat stones and crushed sand and gravels on the road surface in the tank to facilitate the turtle to climb up to move and rest. The turtles I bought at the beginning are very receptive to rawness and may not be able to eat for several days. Don’t be anxious. We just need to put the food there and don’t watch it. When they become familiar with the environment, they will quietly eat the food.
In terms of food, turtles are pets that are not picky about food and can eat anything. Animal feed, shrimps, fish, earthworms, mealworms, vegetables, fruits, biscuits, aquatic plants, algae, etc. The number of feedings can be controlled to be fed once every three days. Food is given regularly and at a certain time according to their living habits. As for the correct portion size, the portion size is calculated based on less than one-tenth of their weight. For example, a 200-gram turtle should be less than 20 grams each time. After the turtle hibernates, you can feed more nutrient-rich foods such as tripeworms, which are rich in protein, to help them survive the hibernation period. The food you feed must be fresh and undeteriorated. After the turtle has finished eating, it must clean the leftovers to avoid contaminating the water quality, especially in the hot seasons.
In addition, I need to remind everyone that turtles also need to sunbathe, but they must not be exposed to the sun, otherwise they will be harmed. It is best to have half of them sunbathing and the other half can hide from the shade. This is very conducive to the turtle's mood and the growth and development of bones
