Can Brazilian tortoises can't stay in the water all the time, because if they stay in the water for a long time, they will be at risk of death. Although Brazilian tortoises are terrapins, they generally live in shallow water. In addition, they breathe with their lungs. If they are immersed in water for a long time, it will be inconvenient for them to breathe. And the water contains some bacteria, if the Brazilian tortoise is in the water for a long time, it is easy to be infected. Moreover, Brazilian tortoises are amphibious tortoises, which need regular sunshine. If they do not bask in the sun for a long time, their shells will soften. In the usual feeding process, it is necessary to determine the water level according to the size of the Brazilian tortoise. It is better to build a drying platform in the container so that they can rest and bask in the sun.
is the water level of the Brazilian tortoise? The water level of the Brazilian tortoise depends on its size. If it is a young tortoise, the water level should not be too deep, and the height should only be below the plastron. If it is an adult Brazilian tortoise, the water level can be raised a little, and the height can just submerge the carapace or expose a little carapace. So they can breathe as soon as they raise their heads or stand on tiptoe. Although the water level of adult Brazilian tortoises can be deeper, the height of the water level can not exceed twice the height of the carapace, otherwise they are prone to drowning risk.
