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Is the flame tortoise a Brazilian tortoise? What are the characteristics of the flame tortoise?

Gustavo 'Gus' Fring
2021-04-10 04:04:04
Flame tortoises are not Brazilian tortoises. Although they all live in North America, and their size, longevity and living habits are similar, their body color is very different, and they do not belong to the same turtle. Flame tortoises have yellow or red stripes on their necks that other tortoises do not have. The shells on their backs are yellow and green at first, then red and black. They have some irregular patterns on their abdomen. Their heads are narrow and have yellow patterns.
Is the flame tortoise a Brazilian tortoise? What are the characteristics of the flame tortoise? Does

the flame tortoise belong to the Brazilian tortoise

? The flame tortoise and the Brazilian tortoise are two common ornamental tortoises. Flame tortoises are not Brazilian tortoises. Although they have many similarities. They are similar in size and can grow up to about 30 cm in length. Their life span is similar, and they can live for about 30 years at most. They are all omnivorous turtles and like to eat meat, especially poultry viscera. In addition, they are also produced in the same place, South America. So many people think that they are the same kind of tortoise. However, there is still a big difference between them. For example, the color of their bodies is very different. After the flame tortoise changes color, its body will appear black and red, while the Brazilian tortoise is still yellow-green. At this point, it is easy to distinguish.

2. What are the characteristics

of the flame turtle? The flame turtle is a common ornamental turtle. From the neck, their necks have yellow or red stripes that other turtles do not have. From the carapace on the back, the shell on their back will change color, which is yellow and green in infancy, and then red and black after the discoloration period. From the abdomen, their abdomen has the same pattern as other turtles, but the pattern of their abdomen is irregular. Seen from the head, their heads are relatively narrow, and there are yellow patterns on the top of their heads.

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