To raise turtles, you must first prepare a feeding container, which can be used as a storage box, a logistics box, or a fish tank. The height of the container should not be too shallow, otherwise it will climb out and escape. In order to ensure its health, it is generally necessary to disinfect the feeding container, which can be diluted with salt water or potassium permanganate and cleaned again, and then rinsed repeatedly with clean water.
Generally, the water for raising turtles is tap water, but it must be aired for several days before it can be used, otherwise there will be chlorine in it, which is not conducive to its survival. Usually, the water temperature should be kept between 25-30 C. If it is too high, it will easily lead to heatstroke, and if the temperature is too low, it will stop feeding. The water should be changed regularly to keep the water clean and hygienic.
Feeding turtles requires that they receive a certain amount of light at ordinary times. The benefits of receiving light can not only increase the temperature, but also promote the synthesis of vitamin D3 in the body, which is conducive to the absorption of calcium and avoid the occurrence of diseases such as shell softening. The time of light should be avoided at noon, and water should be provided around it.
Although the tortoise has strong hunger tolerance, it still needs to be fed regularly. It can be fed fish, shrimp and other meat, but must be dealt with, fish to the spine, shrimp is to go to the head, so as not to scratch its stomach. It can be fed once a day, and it is best to eat it within five minutes after each feeding. If excessive food is spoiled, it will also affect its intestines and stomach.
