The Mexican mud turtle can be raised artificially, and the difficulty of raising them is moderate. They are not particularly demanding on the environment, but they still have requirements for certain factors, such as water temperature, water level and so on. Therefore, although the difficulty of farming is not particularly high, but in order to make them grow well, the process of farming also needs to pay attention to careful maintenance.
1. Environment: When raising Mexican mud turtles, the primary task is to create a good external environment. In their living space, it is better to combine water and land, because this turtle can not stay in the water all the time.
2. Feeding: Mexican mud turtles prefer meat, and the nutrition contained in meat itself is also very rich. Therefore, meat as a staple food is more appropriate, specific types of insects, fish and shrimp, shellfish and so on. In addition, the stems and leaves of plants and vegetables can also be properly fed.
3. Water temperature: The most suitable water temperature for the growth of Mexican mud turtles is between 28 and 30 degrees. When the water temperature is in this range, the Mexican mud turtle's appetite is the most vigorous and its growth rate is the fastest. They can stay within this range, both in their growth stage and in their reproductive stage.
4. Water level: When breeding Mexican mud turtles, the water level should not be too high. Generally speaking, they can stand up and breathe with their nostrils out of the water. If they are raised in too deep water, they may cause harm to their health.
5. Sunning: When raising Mexican mud turtles, you have to let them sun their backs properly, otherwise their carapaces are prone to rot. They can bask in the sun every one to two days, and even if they don't bask in the sun, they need to get out of the water.
