When and how did the ink turtle start to ink

Under normal circumstances, ink turtles begin to ink after adulthood. Under normal breeding, ink turtles will reach adulthood in about 5 years. However, it is not fixed when the ink will start. Because of the different growing environments of ink turtles, the adult time is also different. And not all ink turtles can ink, generally only male ink turtles have the possibility of ink after adulthood. If you want to ink them in artificial breeding, you can feed more small fish, shrimp and other foods.

1. When does the ink turtle start to ink

The ink turtle starts to ink after adulthood, and it usually takes only 5 years for the artificially raised ink turtle to develop and mature. However, it is impossible to judge when they will start to ink. Because of different growing environments and feeding methods, their adult and ink time is also different.

In addition, not all ink turtles can ink, only male turtles with ink genes can ink. If breeders want to make them ink, they should pay attention to getting more sunshine and feeding more colorful food.

2. How do ink turtles ink

As mentioned above, only male turtles can ink. It is a normal physiological phenomenon that they are inked. When they are inked, their carapace will change from dark brown to ink black. They all start from the eyes, and then slowly develop to the neck, limbs and carapace. The reason why ink turtles can ink is mainly due to the stimulation of male hormones and hormones in the body.

If breeders want them to ink, they should choose darker young turtles at the time of selection, so that the chances of ink will be higher in adulthood. Give them more sun to accelerate the precipitation of pigment. At ordinary times, you can also feed more small fish, shrimp and other foods to help them add color.