Can ? Freshwater turtles can't stay in the water all the time. Some wild turtles, such as pig-nosed turtles and snapping turtles, are very aquatic, but even so, they will come ashore during the breeding season. Because of the lack of water and mobility, the water quality of captive turtles will deteriorate. Long-term soaking in water is harmful to their health and prone to onychomycosis. Therefore, it is necessary to change the water regularly and let them bask on the land.
for freshwater turtles 1. Drying water in advance: Changing water for freshwater turtles is similar to changing water for fish. Tap water is used, but because tap water contains residual chlorine, it must be dried before it can be used. Fill the water and put it in a sunny place. In summer, it can be dried for one day. In other seasons, it should be dried for two to three days. In this way, chlorine can be removed.
2. Frequency and quantity of water: Because the water used to raise the turtle is not much, and it eats and drinks in the water, so the water is changed relatively frequently. Every time it excretes, the water will be changed. And it must be changed completely, and the dirt in the container should be cleaned up after pumping.
3. Precautions: As a poikilothermic animal, the tortoise is sensitive to temperature changes, so for its health, the water temperature before and after the water change must be well controlled. The new water can be 1 ℃ higher than the old water, but there should not be too much temperature difference, otherwise it will easily cause it to get sick.
