When raising snapping turtles, special attention should be paid to the frequency of feeding. Only by mastering the frequency of feeding, can the small crocodile turtle grow and develop better. Small snapping turtles in the juvenile period, just in the growth and development period, grow very fast, it is best to feed every day, if there is time twice a day. After the baby snapping turtle reaches adulthood, its growth slows and it can be fed three times a week.
The frequency of feeding can also be adjusted according to the water temperature. When the water temperature is above 24 degrees, it is usually fed once a day; When the water temperature is between 18 and 24 deg C, the food should be fed once every 2 to 3 days; If the water temperature is below 18 degrees in winter, they can stop feeding first and let them go into hibernation naturally.
1. Types of food: The small snapping turtle is an omnivorous animal and can eat more food. Mainly divided into: animal food and plant food two kinds. Animal foods include small fish, shrimp, earthworms, lean meat and animal viscera. Plant foods include vegetables, grains, fruits and so on. If you are busy, you can also feed some good quality turtle feed and dog food.
2. Feeding amount: Small snapping turtles should pay attention to the amount of feeding, and a balanced feeding amount is good for their growth and health. Young turtles do not eat much, do not feed too much at one time, so as not to feed too full; Adult turtles, because of their larger size, need to be fed more.
3. Other precautions: Before feeding, you need to cut the food into small pieces, so that the small snapping turtles can eat more conveniently, and they can eat easily. Especially when the snapping turtle is small, the food can not be too big. If you are fed live food, you need to do a good job of disinfection.
