Snapping turtles can grow about 3-9 kilograms a year, depending on the age of the snapping turtle, usually the younger the snapping turtle grows faster. Newborn snapping turtles can only grow about 1.5-3 kg a year, 3-5 kg in the second year, and the annual weight growth in the later period is usually about 5-7 kg. According to different feeding methods and living environment, the weight gain varies from year to year. If they are well fed, they will grow faster.
1. how many catties
can the snapping turtle grow in a year? The weight of the snapping turtle is different at different ages. The growth rate of the snapping turtle is slower in the first year of birth. It can grow about 1.5-3 catties a year, but not more than 4 catties at most. Because the digestive capacity of young turtles is not fully developed, the amount of food they eat and the nutrients they absorb will be less. In the second year of birth, the weight growth rate of snapping turtles will accelerate, and they can grow about 3-5 kilograms a year. In their third year of life, they will gain weight faster, about 5-7 kilograms a year. Since then, the annual weight of snapping turtles has been about 4-7 kg, and the specific weight growth needs to be judged according to the feeding environment and food.
If you want to make snapping turtles grow fast, you need to feed more nutritious food, such as small fish, shrimp, lean meat, animal viscera, etc. These foods contain a lot of protein and fat, which can promote their growth and development, and also enhance their resistance. However, breeders should not only feed this kind of food, but also regularly add some vegetables, fruits, turtle food and so on to ensure a balanced nutrition. Snapping turtles can be fed more frequently when they are young. They can follow the principle of eating less and more meals. They can be fed 1-2 times a day until they are 80% full each time. After adulthood, the frequency of feeding can be reduced to 2-3 times a week.
