The Mississippi musk turtle is a common species of turtle that can be raised in captivity. Their breeding difficulty is relatively low, and they are more suitable for novice breeders. They have a good adaptability to the environment and do not have too harsh requirements for the environment. Nevertheless, if they are in the juvenile stage, their resistance will be relatively weak, easy to get sick, at this time need to pay more attention, and this stage in the feeding time also need to pay more attention, to feed easy to digest food.
1, container: breeding Mississippi musk turtle, it is recommended to choose a relatively smooth inner wall, flat container, so that after cleaning up will be easier. In the container, you can also put some other things, such as a balcony or other stones, as well as green plants and so on.
2. Feeding: The Mississippi musk turtle is a typical carnivorous turtle. Their favorite food is meat. Therefore, they can eat all kinds of meat as their staple food, such as fish, shrimp, crickets, mealworms and so on. However, for young turtles, the above meat is not easy to digest, at this time it is best to feed them red worms, because the body of these insects is relatively soft, convenient for young turtles to eat and digest. Usually, if there is no time, you can also feed some more convenient turtle feed and other food. As for the frequency of feeding, it is enough to feed once every 1-2 days.
3. Water quality: It is also very important to ensure the water quality for breeding the Mississippi musk turtle, and the water needs to be changed regularly. Especially after feeding, there may be some food residues in the water, which need to be cleaned up in time to avoid bacterial growth in the water.
4. Disease prevention: For the Mississippi musk turtle, some diseases are common, such as colds and pneumonia. It is necessary to observe the symptoms. If there are symptoms, it is necessary to treat them in time.
