1. Container: The Brazilian red-eared turtle is an aquatic turtle. If it is raised artificially, the container must be large enough. If the container is too small, it will affect their growth and development, leading to their dysplasia. A basking table is arranged at the bottom of the container, on which the animals can bask and play. Some aquatic plants, shells and pebbles are placed around the drying table to simulate the wild environment and provide them with a better ecological environment.
2. Feeding: The Brazilian red-eared turtle is an omnivorous animal. Its main foods are fish and shrimp, earthworms, snails, fresh lean meat, animal liver, and so on. It can also be properly matched with fruits, vegetables and mixed feeds, such as apples, watermelons, bananas, cabbages, radishes and so on. Combination of meat and vegetable nutrition, preferably fed once a day.
3. Water temperature: Water temperature is also an important factor in breeding the Brazilian red-eared turtle. The suitable temperature for the growth of Brazilian red-eared turtles is 20-32 degrees, and the best water temperature for growth is 25-30 degrees. Attention should be paid to the water temperature not too low, so as not to affect their enthusiasm for eating and healthy growth.
4. Sunning: Breeding Brazilian red-eared turtles and sunning them on time every day can effectively enhance their absorption of calcium and vitamins and avoid the occurrence of cartilage and soft nail diseases.
To breed the Brazilian red-eared turtle, it is necessary to put sand. Because they eat some sand in the process of feeding, which is used to help digestion and absorption, and enhance gastrointestinal function. In addition, when the Brazilian red-eared turtle hibernates, it is best to put enough sand, generally this turtle will bury itself under the sand, sand plays a role in maintaining humidity and temperature in the tank.
