When the tortoise feeds, it needs to put it in water so that it can eat. Brazilian tortoise belongs to water tortoise, so it must be fed in water. It needs the buoyancy of water to eat food, but it can't be fed on land. Because this animal's feeding habits are miscellaneous, there are many things that can be fed. If it is raised artificially, you can choose turtle food, feed some fish and shrimp every other time to supplement nutrition, and provide some vegetables at the same time.
2. What do Brazilian tortoises feed1. Animal feed: Freshwater shrimp, seawater shrimp, aquatic insects, silkworm chrysalis, pork, mollusks, etc. are all animal feeds, which are rich in protein and fat and rich in nutrition, and Brazilian tortoises also like to eat them. When feeding animal feed to Brazilian tortoise, it is necessary to disinfect and change the feed frequently.
2. Plant feed: There are also many plant feeds, which can give Brazilian tortoises wheat, corn, soybeans, fruits, vegetables and so on. This kind of feed is rich in starch and vitamins, and the nutrition is well absorbed. The Brazilian tortoise grows quickly after eating it.
3. Additives: Brazilian tortoises grow fast, so feed additives have to be fed. Because feed additives can make the nutrition of Brazilian tortoises more comprehensive, so that they can grow faster and will not lack trace elements. Bone meal, calcium powder, salt, cod liver oil and vitamins are good feed additives.