Is the alligator snapping turtle a deep water turtle The deep water turtle and the shallow water turtle are two species of turtles with different habits. The snapping turtle belongs to a deep water turtle. Wild species will live in deeper waters and will not cause harm to their bodies. However, although the cultivated species are also deep-water turtles in principle, the water level should not be too high, and the water should not be too deep.
As mentioned above, although the alligator snapping turtle belongs to the deep water turtle, if it is raised artificially, it is best not to let the water be too deep. Generally speaking, the water level can be adjusted to about twice the height of the back shell of the crocodile turtle, which is more appropriate, so that they can easily put their heads out of the water to breathe. If the water is very deep, it may cause some harm to the snapping turtle, so it needs to be avoided. Especially when the snapping turtle is in the turtle seedling period, their adaptability is not very good at this time, and special attention should be paid to it. As they grow up, their size will gradually become larger, at this time, they can adjust the water level according to their size, and control the water level reasonably.
Moreover, even if snapping turtles are allowed to live in deep water, they cannot be suddenly put into very deep water, and the water level needs to be gradually raised. In addition, in order to make the crocodile turtle better put its head out of the water surface to breathe, some sunken wood, stones or rockery and other items can be placed in the container, which is not only ornamental, but also can climb up and put its head out of the water surface to breathe, which is more convenient. If there are these items, then the water can be properly deep.
