Crocodile turtles are raised in deep water or shallow water, and how high the water level is appropriate

Crocodile turtles need different water levels at different stages. In their infancy, they are more suitable for raising in shallow water. Because they are just born, their adaptability to the environment is poor, and their swimming ability and physical strength can't keep up. If you put it in water rashly, you may be in danger of drowning. When snapping turtles are adults, it is best to breed them in deep water. Because they need to develop carapace, and deep water can better restore the wild environment.

1. Whether crocodile turtles are raised in deep water or shallow water

The suitable water level of crocodile turtles is different in different growth stages, and the breeder needs to decide the height of water level according to their body shape. Newborn crocodile turtles are suitable for breeding in shallow water, because their adaptability to the environment is weak, and their physical strength and swimming ability are poor, so they are not suitable for living in deep water. If the newborn crocodile turtle is directly put into deep water to live, it is very likely that it will choke or drown.

As they grow in size, the breeder's water level will also rise, because they need a deeper water level to better develop their carapace. Moreover, their physical strength and swimming ability will be strengthened in adulthood, so it is most suitable to live in deep water.

2. How high is the water level for crocodile turtles

Wild crocodile turtles move in deeper waters, so they belong to deep-water turtles. However, newborn crocodile turtles are sensitive to environmental changes and have low adaptability. Breeders can adjust the height of water level to be consistent with the height of their carapace, which can facilitate their ventilation. In adulthood, the height of water level can be adjusted to 2-3 times the height of carapace. Although they are suitable for moving in deep water, breeders can't live in deeper water, otherwise it will affect their ventilation. If you want to raise them at a deeper water level, you can build a gentle slope for them, so that it will not affect their ventilation speed.