How do you know the age of the Chinese turtle? How do you know if the turtle is pregnant

Look at belly armor: To judge the age of Chinese grass turtles, you can turn their bodies over and observe the markings on their abdomen. Generally speaking, there are several circles of markings on abdominal nails, which means that they have grown for several years. This method of judging age is intuitive, and most breeders will choose it. Look at body shape: Breeders can also judge by their body shape. The growth rate of grass turtles is slow, and they can only grow 2-3 cm a year. Breeders can judge by the length of their carapace.

1. How to know the age of Chinese grass turtles

1. Look at abdominal armour: If breeders want to know the age of Chinese grass turtles, they can turn them over and look at the belly markings. Normally, a few circles of markings on abdominal nails represent how old they are. This method of judging age is more accurate and intuitive, and most turtles can choose to use this method to judge the specific age.

2, look at their size: If the lines of their growth are not clear, the breeder needs to judge their age according to their size. Grass turtles grow slowly, only about 2-3 cm long a year. Breeders can measure the length of their carapace to judge their approximate age. Although this method can judge the age, it is influenced by the feeding method, so the data is not completely accurate.

Second, how do you know if the turtle is pregnant

After the turtle is pregnant, its personality will become irritable, and its appetite and activity will also decrease. In the second trimester of pregnancy, there are some white secretions in their lower body. In the later period, they will look around for suitable land or sand to lay eggs, and then dig holes with their claws. The breeder can touch the position of the abdominal cavity of their hind legs with his hand. If there is something round and hard, it means that they are pregnant.