1. Is the Chinese grass turtle a water turtle or a semi-water turtle The Chinese grass turtle is a native turtle in China, and it is also a common pet turtle. As to whether they are water turtles or semi-water turtles, there are many controversies. Some people think that they are semi-water turtles because they can't eat in water and can't move in deep water. Some people think that they are a species between half-water turtles and water turtles, because they can swim better than half-water turtles, and they can mate in water and adapt to higher water levels than half-water turtles.
When breeding grass turtles artificially, we can refer to the breeding methods of water turtles and semi-water turtles to breed them. In addition, they have low requirements for the environment and are not difficult to raise.
2. How high is the water level of Chinese grass turtlesAs mentioned above, their habits are between water turtles and semi-water turtles, so attention should be paid to the water level at which they are raised. At an early age, they need to survive in shallow water so that they can breathe and breathe normally. At this time, the height of the water level can be controlled below the carapace. When they reach adulthood, the water level can be raised a little. Because their physical strength and swimming ability will become stronger, the height of water level can be controlled at 1-2 times the height of carapace.
Grass turtles have the habit of basking in the sun. Breeders can build a balcony for them in the container, so that they can choose their own living water level and climb up to bask in the sun at any time.
