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Species of snapping turtles, habits of snapping turtles

Marie Schrader
2021-06-01 20:10:53
There are two kinds of snapping turtles, big snapping turtles and small snapping turtles. The large snapping turtle is also known as the true snapping turtle, and the small snapping turtle is also known as the pseudo snapping turtle. Snapping turtles are relatively large, some can grow to 1.5 meters and weigh up to 183 kilograms. Large snapping turtles are more passive and quiet than small snapping turtles. Small snapping turtles can generally grow to 30 centimeters to 45 centimeters, more lively, and have a strong desire to eat. The water temperature of crocodile turtles should be stable at about 25 C, and the water body should be clean.
Species of snapping turtles, habits of snapping turtles

1. Types

of snapping turtles Snapping turtles can be divided into two categories, namely, big snapping turtles and small snapping turtles. The giant snapping turtle, also known as the true snapping turtle, is relatively large, some of which can grow to 1.5 meters and even weigh 183 kilograms. Compared with the small snapping turtle, the big snapping turtle is not very lively, sometimes even the desire to eat is very low, and the courage is relatively small.

Small snapping turtles, also known as snapping turtles, are much smaller in size. In general, the body length of small snapping turtles is between 30 cm and 45 cm. Small snapping turtles are more active and lively, and have a stronger desire to eat.

2. Habits

of snapping turtles 1. Partial carnivorous animals: snapping turtles are partial carnivorous animals. They like to eat fish, shrimp, earthworms, minced meat and other foods. Sometimes they also eat rotten food.

2. Aggressive environment: Snapping turtles are not aggressive in the water, but they are more aggressive on land and will bite other animals fiercely.

3. Hibernation period: The most suitable water temperature for snapping turtles is 20 to 30 degrees. Generally, when the water temperature is lower than 15 degrees, snapping turtles will hibernate.

4. Be able to escape the heat by oneself: When the temperature is above 34 degrees, the snapping turtle will choose a place to escape the heat, such as drilling into the sand.

3. Precautions

for feeding snapping turtles 1. The water temperature should be stable at 20 to 30 degrees. When the water temperature is low, the heating rod should be used. When the water temperature is high, the water should be changed frequently to cool down.

2. The garbage on the bottom of the crocodile turtle should be cleaned up in time to avoid the breeding of bacteria.

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