1. Sick: In the growth process of the breeding snapping turtle, if the phenomenon of not eating suddenly appears, it is very likely that they are sick. Some diseases can cause snapping turtles to stop eating, the most common of which are gastroenteritis and pneumonia.
2. Too low temperature: If the alligator turtles do not eat in winter, it is usually because the temperature is too low to cause a decrease in appetite, leading them not to eat.
3. Not adapting to the environment: The newly purchased snapping turtle is not familiar with the surrounding environment and does not adapt to the environment. It is normal for the snapping turtle not to eat.
1, determine the disease and timely treatment: If the snapping turtle does not eat because of the disease, it must be treated in time. First of all, we should observe carefully and judge the types of diseases accurately. If a crocodile turtle has mucus in its mouth and nose, opens its mouth wide and makes a sound when breathing, and shows a painful appearance, it is a cold or pneumonia. If you find that the feces discharged by the snapping turtle are abnormal, it is indigestion that causes gastroenteritis. Suit the remedy to the case and treat it in time. Serious must consult special doctor treatment.
2. Raise the temperature: If the snapping turtle does not eat in winter because the temperature is too low, it is OK as long as it is properly warmed up. The most suitable temperature for snapping turtles is 18-32 degrees. Of course, they can also be directly hibernated, at this time the water temperature can be lower, during which no feeding is needed.
3. Keep a suitable environment: It is normal that the newly purchased alligator snapping turtle is not familiar with the surrounding environment and does not like to eat. At this time, do not feed, maintain a suitable environment, generally take three to five days, will eat. After starting to eat, their appetite is very large, and they need to be provided with enough food.
