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How big can the crocodile turtle grow in a year? How to feed it?

Hank Schrader
2021-04-30 23:59:08
The rate of growth of the crocodile turtle is related to the frequency of feeding. In general, if fed properly, they can grow 1-2 cm in two months and 6-7 cm in a year. Adult turtles can generally grow to about 30 cm, and the size of males is larger than that of females. If they are fed properly and the water quality is suitable, they may grow to about 40 cm. It is necessary to ensure the richness and variety of food to provide them with comprehensive nutrition.
How big can the crocodile turtle grow in a year? How to feed it?

1. How big

can a hybrid crocodile grow in a year? A hybrid crocodile can grow 6-7 cm in a year. For average home rearing, they can grow 1-2 cm in two months and 6-7 cm in a year. Generally, they can stop growing when they grow to about 30 cm, but if they are properly raised, they can even grow to about 40 cm. At the same time, males are slightly larger than females.

2. How to feed crocodile turtles to grow fast

? They are omnivorous animals. Therefore, when feeding, we should feed high-protein, high-nutrition food, and at the same time, we should cooperate with feeding vegetables. Dry turtle food on the market can be used as the main ingredient, because the nutrition of turtle food is more comprehensive and rich. At the same time, feed animal liver or live bait, such as small earthworms, small fish and shrimps.

However, it should be noted that live baits themselves may carry pathogenic bacteria, so they should be sterilized and disinfected before feeding. Animal liver and other meat is also easy to pollute the water quality, to feed a small number of times, at the same time, to clean up the food residues in the fish tank in time. If you want them to grow faster, you can increase the frequency of feeding, feeding three times a day. In addition to meat, they also need to feed vegetables to provide the vitamins they need for growth and development, so as to enhance their physical fitness.

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