Different kinds of small turtles have different growth rates and different maturity periods. Generally, the Brazilian tortoise can grow up in three years, while the grass tortoise takes four or five years. It should be noted that if not fed enough in the juvenile period, the growth of turtles will also be affected, may be raised for a long time or so, which needs to give it a good supplement of feed.
1. Feeding enough: If you want a small turtle to grow up, you must first provide enough food. In the young tortoise period, usually two times a day to feed, feeding time to close to noon, so that it can eat, and feeding can not be too large, generally about 5-10% of its overall weight.
2. Pay attention to changing water: It is necessary to change water when raising small turtles. The cycle of changing water is generally related to feeding, because it will excrete after feeding, and the feces will pollute the water body, so it is necessary to change water in time. Because there is not much water for raising turtles, all the water should be changed every time.
3. Regular sunning of the back: The tortoise cannot be kept in the water all the time. Let it bask in the sun on the sunning table every day. Doing so can accelerate metabolism, and at the same time is conducive to digestion, and can also kill bacteria and fungi on the back. In addition, sunning the back can promote the synthesis of vitamin D, which is conducive to the absorption of calcium. It should be noted that it should not be exposed to the sun for too long, and it is better to be close to the water source in case it dehydrates and dies.
