Is Buddha crocodile turtle a deep-water turtle? How high is the water level suitable

They are deep-water tortoises, because they live in deep waters when they are in the wild, so they are deep-water tortoises. Although they are considered deep-water turtles, it is best not to raise young snapping turtles in deep water, because they are just born and can't adapt to too deep water. If they are suddenly raised in deep water, their ventilation will be affected. The height of water level can be controlled above the carapace in young snapping turtles, and the height of water level can be controlled 1-3 times of the carapace height in adult snapping turtles.

1. Is the snapping turtle a deep-water turtle

The snapping turtle is a deep-water turtle, because it can survive in deep waters when living in natural environment, so it also belongs to the deep-water turtle. Although they can survive in deep water, newborn snapping turtles can't live in deep water. Because they were born shortly and have poor physical strength, if they live in deep water, they are prone to choking or drowning on the way to breathe.

2. How high is the water level of the snapping turtle?

The water level of the snapping turtle in its infancy can be lower, but its carapace cannot be exposed, and the height of the water level is controlled above or just below the carapace. As they grow in size, the height of water level can be adjusted. When they mature, the height of water level can be controlled at 2-3 times the height of carapace.

3. How long can snapping turtles live

The life span of snapping turtles in captivity is mostly between 20-70 years, and their life span varies greatly in different breeding environments. If they are kept in a better environment and have enough food, their life span can reach 50-70 years. If the breeding environment is poor and they often get sick, their life span will be shorter, and they can only live for about 20-30 years.

There is no specific data on the life span of wild snapping turtles. If their wild environment is similar to that of artificial breeding, the life span of wild snapping turtles will be longer.