Not all Brazilian tortoises are red-eared, but red-eared tortoises are only a subspecies of Brazilian tortoises, which are common because of their large number, low feeding difficulty and strong adaptability. Red-eared tortoises are called red-eared tortoises, mainly because they have two red stripes behind their eyes, which look like small ears.

Besides red-eared tortoises, Brazilian brocade tortoises, Brazilian color tortoises, Brazilian chicken tortoises, Mississippi tortoises and Brazilian yellow-eared tortoises, a subspecies of Brazilian tortoises. These species of tortoise have similar habits and environmental requirements, and most of them are produced in Brazil, only a few in the United States. At present, Brazilian red-eared turtles are common in China.

Brazilian tortoises have strong adaptability to the environment. When breeders breed, they can grow normally by keeping the water temperature between 20-30 ℃. If conditions permit, the water temperature can be kept between 25-30 ℃, so that they will grow and develop faster. Usually, you can change the water once a week, and you can change half of the water every time. If you have time, you can clean up the food residue and feces in the container after each feeding.

Although Brazilian tortoises do not have high requirements on the environment, they are lively and need larger containers to ensure sufficient space for their activities, so breeders should pay attention when breeding.