1, see color: The carapace color of money tortoise is more bright-coloured, most it is brownish yellow or brownish red, and the brim of carapace is red or orange, and the brim is sleek, without serration, so they still have individual name red edge tortoise. Although the fake money turtle can imitate the color of the carapace, the color of the carapace edge is very difficult to imitate.
2. Look at the appearance: The most obvious feature of the money turtle is the three black longitudinal lines on the carapace. The middle one of the three longitudinal lines is the longest, and it is just at the top of the carapace bulge. The back, abdomen, chest and abdominal shield of the money turtle are connected by ligaments, also known as the broken plate turtle.
and female? The size of male and female money turtles is different, and the female is usually bigger. Adult female money turtles can weigh 1.2-1.5 kilograms. They reach sexual maturity later, about 6 to 7 years. If artificially reared, it can reach sexual maturity within 5-6 years. Male money turtles, on the other hand, are smaller, weighing about 0.7-1.0 kilograms as adults. Their sexual maturity will be earlier, about 4-5 years. It takes about 3-4 years to reach sexual maturity in artificial breeding. Sexual maturity is also possible within 2-3 years if properly raised.
