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What is the appropriate water depth and water temperature for the flame turtle?

Jane Margolis
2021-06-18 09:33:54
Flame tortoises are aquatic tortoises whose keepers control the water level above the carapace or just above the carapace. Although they are aquatic turtles, they are not suitable for deep water breeding, because they breathe with their lungs and need to climb to the surface regularly to breathe. If the water level is too deep, it is difficult for them to climb to the surface to breathe. And they also need regular sunshine, so the water level is best controlled at the height of the carapace.
What is the appropriate water depth and water temperature for the flame turtle?

1. the water depth of the flame turtle is appropriate

. The water level of the flame turtle is above the carapace or a little carapace is exposed, neither too deep nor too shallow. Because if it is too deep, it will affect their breathing, and too deep water will cause them to choke or drown. However, too shallow water can cause their carapace to be deformed or deformed, so it is better for breeders to control the water level at the height of the carapace. In addition, flame turtles need to bask in the sun every day, and breeders need to build a drying platform for them in the container, so that they do not need to take them to other places to bask in the sun every day.

2. the water temperature of the flame tortoise is appropriate

. The flame tortoise has strong adaptability. It can be cold-resistant and heat-resistant. It can survive in the water temperature of 0-42 C. However, too high or too low water temperature can affect their immunity and appetite, causing them to get sick and so on. Therefore, it is better for breeders to keep the water temperature between 23-28 C. In this temperature range, their appetite and activity are relatively high, and the appropriate water temperature is more conducive to their growth and development.

In addition, the tortoise will hibernate in winter, when the breeder does not need to maintain too high water temperature, if it is in a heated room, there is no need to use heating equipment. If you are outdoors, you need to use heating equipment to keep the water temperature above 0 degrees Celsius.

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