Mauremys edwardsii can be raised artificially, and their breeding difficulty is not too high. It is a relatively easy to raise turtle species. Ai's water turtle is omnivorous, can be from a variety of food, fish and shrimp, insects, vegetables, fruits, grains and so on can be better fed. Moreover, their environmental requirements are not particularly stringent. However, when they are relatively young, their sensitivity to the environment and disease resistance will be weaker, so special attention should be paid to the juvenile stage.
1. Container: Raising Mauremys edwardsi has requirements for the environment, and the quality of the environment will directly affect their health and growth. The container should be open enough, and the container is divided into water area and beach surface. A sunning platform is arrange at that junction of the water area and the beach surface, and some green plant can be planted on the beach surface.
2. Feeding: Mauremys edwardsi is an omnivorous animal. They can eat more food. This kind of turtle likes to eat meat, the main food has aquatic insects, mollusks, amphibians and so on, fresh pork and livestock viscera are also their favorite food. While feeding meat food, it should also be accompanied by some plant foods, such as fresh vegetables and fruits. They should be cut into small pieces before feeding to avoid indigestion.
3. Water quality: When breeding Mauremys edwardsii, attention should be paid to the water quality. Because the quality of water affects their activity and appetite, and even endangers their health and growth, it is necessary to maintain clean water quality and change water regularly. Especially if it is found that feeding residues cause water pollution, water should be changed in time.
4. Disease prevention and treatment: When breeding Mauremys edwardsii, attention should be paid to the prevention and treatment of their diseases. First of all, do a good job of early prevention, regular comprehensive disinfection. If a disease is found, the cause should be determined first, and then effective treatment should be carried out in time.
