What are snapping turtles and how to raise them?

The snapping turtle is a kind of turtle, which belongs to amphibians. They live mainly in the waters of the southern United States and are the largest freshwater turtles in North America and one of the largest in the world. Snapping turtles mainly feed on small fish or other carrion when they are young, and their feeding habits change when they are adults. Snapping turtles are large and irascible. They usually do not attack humans on their own initiative, but when threatened, their attack power will increase rapidly.

1. What

is a snapping turtle? A snapping turtle is a turtle and one of the largest freshwater turtles in the world. They are amphibians. Newborn snapping turtles mainly eat small fish and carrion. As adults, they have a wide range of feeding habits. They usually use their tongues to lure prey. As long as they can swallow live bait, they will eat it. The adult

snapping turtle is larger and more ferocious. Although they will not attack humans on their own initiative, they will fight back when they are in danger from humans. Adult snapping turtles have amazing biting power and can even bite off the fingers of adults. The best way to catch snapping turtles at home is to wear gloves. Snapping turtles release musky odors when they are caught. Snapping turtles are terrapins, which live in water for a long time and like quiet environment, so they are more suitable for viewing.

2. How to raise

snapping turtles 1. Water temperature: snapping turtles can live in water at 3-45 degrees Celsius, but when the water temperature is below 15 degrees Celsius, they will enter hibernation, and when the water temperature is below 10 degrees Celsius, they will enter deep hibernation. If breeders want to raise snapping turtles well, they need to control the water temperature between 28 and 31 degrees Celsius.

2. Water quality: The crocodile turtle does not have too high requirements for water quality. It only needs to ensure that it is fresh and clean. It is better for the breeder to change the water 2-3 times a week, and change half of the water each time.

3. Food: Snapping turtles have mixed feeding habits and can eat many kinds of food, but they like to eat some small fish, shrimps, red worms, loaches, lean meat, animal viscera, etc. While feeding these foods, breeders should also match vegetables and fruits to ensure balanced nutrition.