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How old is the grass turtle and how to raise the adult turtle

Gustavo 'Gus' Fring
2021-07-02 04:05:30
Grass tortoises usually come of age at the age of five. If the tortoises are kept in captivity and the temperature is controlled properly, they will enter the mature period earlier. Generally, the color of the back of the mature turtle will change, and the color of the shell will be darker than that of the juvenile turtle. Adult male grass tortoises may also have black shells. In addition, adult females are much larger than males.
How old is the grass turtle and how to raise the adult turtle

1. How old

is the grass turtle? Generally speaking, the grass turtle needs to be over 5 years old to become an adult. Some tortoises become adults later because of their constitution. Tortoises that hibernate reach maturity earlier than those that do not hibernate. There are many factors that affect their adult time. When the temperature is suitable and the living environment is superior, their growth and development will be very fast, and the time to enter maturity will be earlier. Anyone who has ever

owned a grass turtle can probably tell the difference between an adult male and a female. Most females are larger than males. As they grow older, the color of their backs gradually changes. Some male tortoises may change their back color to ink when they become adults.

2. How to raise

adult grass turtles? Unlike other terrapins, grass turtles are not particularly good at swimming. Therefore, the water in which they are raised should not be too deep, otherwise they will easily drown. Most turtles like to bask in the sun, which can help them absorb nutrients well and reduce bacteria in their bodies, thus preventing diseases. Grass turtles are no exception. Therefore, when raising them, they can prepare a drying table to facilitate their sunshine. In addition, it should be noted that it is better not to keep grass turtles together with other turtles, otherwise they may fight and cause casualties.

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