There is a big difference between the core turtle when it is young and when it grows up. First of all, when it grows up, its carapace will become round, and there is no serrated around it, which is smooth and looks simple and honest. Secondly, there will be a prominent vertebra on their carapace in childhood, but the carapace will become smoother and the vertebra is not obvious in adulthood. Finally, some of their colors will become lighter in adulthood, such as yellow-brown and reddish-brown, while others will become darker, such as dark gray and black. The abdominal armor of the core turtle does not change much after adulthood, and it is brown or olive.
2. How to raise the core turtle wellIf you want the core turtle to grow well, you should prepare a large balcony for them, because they like to move on land, and a large balcony can give them enough space to move. In addition, some green plants can be planted around the balcony, which can simulate the wild environment well and make them live more comfortably.
They should also be given a lot of sunshine. Although they can live in deep water, they also like to bask in the sun. Because more sun exposure can promote calcium absorption and kill bacteria on the carapace. If breeders want them to grow well, they should bask in the sun frequently.