1. It is better to raise grass turtles in deep water or shallow water It is better to raise grass turtles in shallow water, and their habits are special. It is a species between water turtle and semi-water turtle, so their swimming ability is stronger than other semi-water turtles. But because of their poor physical strength, they can't live in too deep water, otherwise their health and life will be affected.
The height of water level can be determined according to their body shape and different growth stages. In infancy, grass turtles are small in size and have poor adaptability to the environment, so it is best to control the height of water level below the carapace. When they are adults, the height of water level can be raised, and it is best to control it at twice the height of carapace.
Grass turtles have a special period, which is hibernation. When hibernating, the water level must be shallow, and the height is below the abdominal armor. Or they can hibernate normally as long as the surrounding environment is kept moist without releasing water directly.
2. What kind of water is used to raise grass turtlesgrass turtles have low requirements for water quality. Generally speaking, tap water is commonly used. Tap water is neutral and does not need to be adjusted deliberately. However, tap water contains a lot of chlorine gas, which needs to be dried for a period of time before use.
Breeders can also use natural water such as river water and lake water, but this water is easily polluted and not easily available. Before use, the breeder needs to filter the impurities in the water and adjust the water quality to be neutral.
