Although the pearl turtle can also live on land, generally speaking, it belongs to a terrapin. In fact, whether it is a terrapin or a tortoise can be distinguished by its shape. Compared with tortoises, terrapins have a flat back, while pearl turtles have a smooth and flat back. Secondly, the tail of the tortoise is more slender than that of the terrapin, while the tail of the pearl turtle is more robust. In order to be able to swim flexibly in the water, the claws of the terrapin are generally webbed and flat, while the tortoise is not, which can also be judged from the pearl turtle is a terrapin. And the pearl turtle generally lives in the water, so this is also a manifestation of the terrapin.
As a terrapin, the pearl turtle has better water quality, so the water level can be a little deeper. But the question of how much water level still depends on the age of the pearl turtle. Generally speaking, if it is a juvenile turtle, the water level is generally about 10 centimeters, while the water level of an adult turtle is about 20 centimeters. It is necessary to give it space to move freely, but it is also necessary to install a basking table, which can facilitate its breathing out of the water and also allow it to bask in the sun.
