The difference between Outer Pond Grass Turtle and greenhouse Grass Turtle

Now words such as greenhouse grass turtles and outer pond grass turtles appear in the eyes of tortoise lovers. So do you know the difference between outer pond grass turtles and greenhouse grass turtles? Let's take a look at it.

I. the difference between the growing environment

1. Greenhouse grass turtles: grass turtles that grow up on fodder in an artificial greenhouse. Grass turtles live in a constant temperature and do not hibernate, but lack sufficient sun exposure. They are generally added to feed to promote speed.

two。 Waitang grass turtles: hatched turtles are raised in a greenhouse for a year, and then transferred to grass turtles that mimic wild design. Will eat feed like greenhouse turtles, but also eat other food, plenty of food, hibernation, and plenty of sunshine.

II. Life style

1. Greenhouse grass turtles: grow up in the greenhouse, the greenhouse constant temperature in the range of 25-30 degrees Celsius, continuous feeding throughout the year. The temperature of growth is suitable, so the greenhouse turtle will maintain a relatively high metabolism, the feed also contains growth-promoting hormone, the growth rate is very fast.

two。 Waitang grass turtle: Waitang grass turtle is fragile and difficult to survive in the first year of life, so it will be raised in a greenhouse and then put into the outer pond for rough breeding. Feed or small fish. The growth environment is a simulated wild grass turtle environment with plenty of food and a slower growth rate than greenhouse grass turtles.

III. Appearance

1. Color: because the greenhouse grass turtle grows faster and the pigment deposition is slower than the growth rate, the color of the toenail will be lighter, and some of them will be grayish white. The back armour of Waitang grass turtle is darker, usually reddish brown or brown.

two。 Shell thickness: the growth rate of greenhouse turtles is relatively fast, and it can grow larger in a short time, so the shell of greenhouse turtles is relatively thin. The outer pond turtle is relatively thick.

3. Shell texture: the shell of the outer pond turtle is rougher than the greenhouse tortoise. The shells of greenhouse turtles are relatively smooth.

4. Shield gap: because greenhouse turtles grow faster and lack of sunlight. The calcium synthesis of the dorsal armour can not keep up, so the gap between the shields is relatively large. The outer pond turtle is relatively narrow and brightly colored.

The main differences between outer pond turtles and greenhouse turtles are the above aspects. Hope to help the majority of turtle lovers to identify them.