Is ? The wild pig-nosed turtle is a national second-class protected animal. As a protected animal, the pig-nosed turtle is listed in the Red List of Threatened Species of the World Conservation Union. The head of the pig-nosed turtle is not big, the snout is prominent and truncated, the shape is similar to the pig nose, the carapace is gray and the surface is generally no pattern, no scutellum, the carapace is raised, and there is a longitudinal ridge in the center, the abdominal carapace is white or milky white, and flat, the front and back toes have developed fin-like webbing, and only two claws, so it is also called the two-claw turtle. The tail of the
adult male pig-nosed turtle is longer, and the position of the cloaca is more backward. Adult female pig-nosed turtles, on the other hand, have shorter tails. They are mainly found in northern Australia, south of Irian Jaya and south of New Guinea. Because of its narrow distribution and remote location, it was once considered one of the rarest terrapins in the world. The wild population of this tortoise is very limited, but due to artificial breeding, the number is now huge.
the character of the pig-nosed turtle? The character of the pig-nosed turtle is gentle. Although they are fierce in appearance, they are docile in character and will not bite people actively under normal circumstances. Pig-nosed turtles are lively and active, and they also like to dig, so when raising this kind of turtle, the bottom of the turtle tank can choose fine coral sand, which can not only provide pig-nosed turtles to play, but also play a protective role.
In addition to fine coral sand, other fine sand can also be used for the tortoise to play. When breeding, it should be noted that this kind of turtle should not be mixed. Although this kind of turtle is gentle most of the time, it will become irritable and aggressive when it gets along with its own kind.
