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The difference between Chinese grass tortoise and Brazilian tortoise, can they be raised together

Anyuan
Practicing veterinary physician
Varieties are different: Chinese grass turtle is a turtle of turtle species of Turtle genus in Turtle family. The Brazilian tortoise is a turtle of the Brazilian colorful tortoise species of the genus Colorful Tortoise of the family Ze Gui. Carapace is different: Chinese grass tortoises turn black when they are adults, while Brazilian tortoises turn green. The carapace of grass turtle is flat, and the carapace of Brazilian turtle has an obvious ridge. Different personalities: Grass turtles have a mild personality and will not attack others actively. Brazilian tortoises are lively and sometimes irritable.
The difference between Chinese grass tortoise and Brazilian tortoise, can they be raised together 1. Difference between Chinese grass tortoise and Brazilian tortoise

1. Different species: Although Chinese grass tortoise and Brazilian tortoise are similar in appearance, they are actually different species of tortoise. Chinese grass tortoise belongs to the suborder of curved-necked tortoise, turtle, tortoise and grass tortoise, while Brazilian tortoise belongs to the suborder of curved-necked tortoise, zeguidae, colorful tortoise and Brazilian colorful tortoise. Moreover, the most obvious feature of Brazilian tortoises is that they have two red markings behind their eyes, while grass tortoises do not have them behind their eyes.

2. Different carapace: Chinese grass tortoise and Brazilian tortoise are similar in childhood, but in adulthood, the color of grass tortoise will turn black, while the color of Brazilian tortoise will always be green. In addition, the carapace of grass turtle is relatively smooth and has no protrusions. The carapace of the tortoise has a raised ridge.

3. Different personalities: Grass turtles and Brazilian tortoises have different personalities. Grass turtles are less courageous and gentle, and generally do not take the initiative to attack other people. Brazilian tortoises are bold and lively, and they will attack when bullied.

2. Can Chinese grass tortoises and Brazilian tortoises be raised together

Chinese grass tortoises are not recommended to be raised together with Brazilian tortoises, because Brazilian tortoises grow faster. If they are raised together, the size of Brazilian tortoises will soon surpass that of grass tortoises. In addition, Brazilian tortoises are lively and like to crawl around in containers. Grass tortoises are gentle and often hide in the corner to bask in the sun. Their personalities are not similar, so they are not suitable for mixed breeding together.

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