How to raise a musk turtle? Do you need a drying table?

Space: breeding musk turtles, containers must be large enough, the bottom of the container is also set up a drying table. Feeding: musk turtles are omnivorous animals, eat more types of things; Young turtles are generally fed once a day, but do not feed too much, so as not to feed too full; Adult turtles only need to be fed 2-3 times a week, but the amount of feeding should be relatively increased. Water temperature: 25-30 degrees is more appropriate. Water level: The water level should be moderate, not too high.

1. How to raise musk turtles

1. Space: To raise musk turtles, first of all, you need to buy a container with a large enough capacity. The bottom of the container is provided with a sunning table. Around the sunning table, you can place some aquatic plants, shells, sand and stones, etc. To provide them with a good ecological environment so that they can grow and develop healthily.

2. Feeding: The musk turtle is an omnivorous animal and eats a variety of foods. Animal foods include fresh meat, small fish and shrimp, snails, worms and so on, while plant foods include duckweed, lettuce, pumpkin, vegetable leaves and fruits. However, when feeding, we must pay attention to the balance of meat and vegetable adjustment. Because the young turtles are in the growth period, feed once a day, but do not feed too much, so as not to feed too full; Adult tortoises grow slowly, usually only 2-3 times a week, but the amount of feeding should be relatively increased.

3. Water temperature: The suitable water temperature for the growth of musk turtles is about 25-30 degrees. The water temperature should not be too low, which will affect their appetite and avoid eating. But the water temperature should not be too high, and it must be kept at a suitable temperature.

4. Water level: The water level of the musk turtle is 1-2 times higher than that of its back shell. The water level should not be too deep, which can easily cause tension and affect the growth and development of young turtles.

5. Disease prevention and treatment: Special attention should be paid to the prevention and treatment of diseases in the breeding of musk turtles. Keep the water clean, change the water regularly, and disinfect it regularly.

2. do musk turtles need a drying table

For the breeding of musk turtles, it is very necessary to set up a drying table in the container. They can bask in the sun and play on the balcony. Sunlight can enhance the absorption of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D by musk turtles. At the same time, light can also eliminate bacteria on the surface of tortoise shells and prevent bacterial reproduction, which is good for their growth, development and health.