The water level of snapping turtles does not need to be too deep or too shallow, and the water depth should be controlled at 2-3 times higher than their carapace. There is no need for the water level to be too deep. If it is too deep, first of all, it is inconvenient to change the water, and secondly, it is more troublesome for them to ventilate. Most of the wild snapping turtles live in deep water, and some of them live in shallow water. They are more adaptable to both deep and shallow water.
1. how much
is the water depth of the crocodile turtle? The size of the crocodile turtle is different, and the water level required is also different. If it is a young turtle, the water level is twice as high as the carapace. Because the physical strength of the young turtle is insufficient, if the water level is too deep, it is easy to choke or drown. If it is an adult snapping turtle, the water level can be 2-3 times higher than the carapace, because the adult snapping turtle is larger and energetic, this water level is the best viewing angle. Snapping turtles mainly live in deep water, and some of them live in shallow water. They have strong adaptability to deep water and shallow water. Breeders can decide the depth of water level according to their feeding habits and the habits of snapping turtles.
Snapping turtles are aquatic turtles. They can adapt to a wide range of temperatures. They can live in water temperatures of 3-45 degrees, but their favorite water temperature is 20-33 degrees. It is better for breeders to control the temperature at about 28 degrees. Because at 28 degrees, their activity and food intake are the highest, and their growth and metabolism are the fastest. When the temperature is above 18 degrees, they will eat normally, and when it is below 18 degrees, they will stop eating. Below 15 degrees, it will enter hibernation, below 10 degrees, it will enter deep hibernation, and above 1 degrees, it can survive the winter safely. Temperature above 34 degrees will reduce activity, and sink to the bottom of the water, temperature above 38 degrees, there will be restlessness, stop eating, above 45 degrees will die directly.
