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How big does a musk turtle grow in a month? How to raise it fast?

Walter White
2021-06-03 05:44:29
Musk tortoises can grow about 0.3 centimeters a month. Because they are smaller as adults, they gain very little length each month. If the feeding environment is suitable and the food is sufficient, it can grow 5 centimeters a year, which is 0.4 centimeters a month on average. In order to make musk turtles grow faster, you can feed more dried fish, shrimp, lean meat, etc., and raise the water temperature, the frequency of feeding can also be increased.
How big does a musk turtle grow in a month? How to raise it fast?

1. How big

is the musk turtle in a month? The musk turtle can grow about 0.3-0.4 centimeters in a month. Their adult size is small, about 8-14 centimeters, so their growth rate is relatively slow compared with other tortoises. If the surrounding environment is suitable, they may grow faster, about 0.4 centimeters a month. If the surrounding environment is poor, their growth rate will be slower, about 0.3 centimeters a month. Some musk turtles, which grow and develop slowly, may not grow for a month or several months.

2. How to raise musk turtles to grow fast

1. Container: In order to make musk turtles grow fast, it is necessary to give them a sufficient living space. The breeder needs to prepare a container for them. It is better to build a drying platform in the container so that they can have a place to bask in the sun and rest.

2. Feeding: In order to make them grow fast, breeders need to feed them more food with high nutritional value. For example, dried fish and shrimp, lean meat, red nematodes, mealworms and so on.

3. Water temperature and water quality: The musk turtles raised artificially need to ensure a comfortable surrounding environment in order to promote their better growth. The breeder needs to keep the water temperature between 21 and 26 degrees Celsius and keep the water temperature constant. Usually pay attention to cleaning the food residues and feces in the container, it is best to change the water twice a week, if possible, you can install a circulating filtration system.

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