1. Appearance difference: The doughnut turtle and the flame turtle have certain similarities in appearance, so many breeders find it difficult to distinguish them. However, they will also have some differences in appearance, mainly the pattern on their back. The doughnut turtle's back pattern is basically circular, which is why they get the name "doughnut turtle". The back pattern of the flame turtle is different, in addition to the circle, they also have a straight line pattern.
2. Habit differences: In addition to appearance, the donut turtle and the flame turtle are also different in terms of habits and characteristics. Donut turtles are sensitive to the surrounding environment, especially to the water temperature. They are not cold-resistant, so they need to be heated artificially when necessary. Flame turtles are more adaptable to the environment, whether they are cold tolerance, or heat tolerance, are very good.
3. Difference in life span: The life span of the doughnut turtle and the flame turtle is also different. In general, the life span of the donut turtle is about 10 years longer than that of the flame turtle. Of course, this is only a general case, because their life span will have a large individual difference.
Doughnut turtles can be mixed with some species of turtles, but not all species can be mixed. For example, the flame turtle is not suitable. As mentioned above, their habits and characteristics are different, so it is not easy to control the surrounding environment if they are mixed. If mixed, you can choose yellow-throated turtles and other species.
