How do Sukada tortoises grow in a year?

Today, the editor will talk about Sukada tortoises. In real life, people will be interested in this kind of animal with large size and high intelligence, and think that the large size is particularly domineering. However, they are afraid that they will regret it after spending a lot of money on it. Some people will think that this kind of animal is very difficult to raise, and they do not understand its growth speed and value. So, the editor will come to solve the difficult problem for everyone. Let's learn about it together!

How to raise Sukada tortoises

1. First of all, the choice of feeding box.

The breeding box for Sukada tortoises should be large enough, because Sukada tortoises grow very fast. If we don't want to change the boxes frequently, we have to prepare them in advance. If the box is six times the length of Sukada tortoises, it can't be too small.

2. then there is the equipment of heating equipment.

The heating equipment for Sukada tortoises should be well selected to prevent burns. Commonly used heating equipment is heating pads or ceramic heaters, which generally do no harm to Sukada tortoises and can be heated by basking in the sun.

3. The problem of lighting is also very important.

When raising Sukada tortoises, we should make sure to bask in the sun every day. Adequate light will play an important role in the growth of Sukada tortoise shells. If the lighting conditions for raising Sukada tortoises cannot be achieved, we will have to buy UVB lights to make up for it.

4. Humidity must be well controlled.

The original living environment of Sukada tortoise is desert, so it likes relatively dry environment, if the air humidity is low when raising Sukada tortoise. Generally speaking, the air humidity should be controlled at about 45%, not higher than 60%.

5. The temperature should also be controlled.

Sukada tortoises do not need a very high temperature. Although Sukada tortoises originally lived in desert areas, their favorite temperature is about 25 ℃, so when we raise them, we should control the temperature in the feeding box at about 25 ℃, put a thermometer close to the heating equipment, and put a thermometer in the air of the feeding box for accurate temperature measurement.

6. then there is the problem of food that should be paid more attention to.

Sukada tortoise's food is grass, such as all kinds of forage grass, weeds and so on. If you pick the grass yourself, you should choose a place where the growing environment is clean, and do not pick it in the orchard to prevent the grass from being sprayed with pesticides and poisoning the Sukada tortoise after eating.

How much does the Sukada tortoise grow in a year?

Sukada tortoise is a fast-growing species, especially when it is about 10 centimeters, it is also possible to feed well and grow 1 centimeter a year, and the growth rate in captivity should be faster than that in the wild. It has something to do with the feeding environment, the amount of feeding and so on, but it is not recommended to urge feeding, just feed once every 2-3 days, less feed, easy back augmentation. When Sukada grows to nearly 40 centimeters, the growth rate will be much slower.

Why Sukada tortoises are easy to get stones

1. Among the species of tortoises, Sukada turtles (African tortoises) and Indian star turtles are the most likely to get stones, and they are also the most common clinical cases.

2. Excessive intake of protein, long-term intake of high protein will increase uric acid in urine, lead to metabolic formation of urate stones, and increase the chance of stone formation.

3. Unbalanced mineral intake, excessive intake of mineral calcium and magnesium, and incorrect calcium supplement are the important causes of tortoise stones in artificial feeding environment.

4. Excessive intake of oxalic acid is another important cause of turtle stones. Excessive consumption of foods rich in oxalic acid, such as fruits and vegetables, can increase the excretion of oxalic acid in urine and increase the chance of stone formation.

5. Insufficient water intake due to insufficient water intake and concentration of urine, the crystals of urinary stones in the urine are supersaturated and crystal precipitation is formed, which may further form stones.

6. the hot weather and area of natural environmental factors can cause the dispersion and loss of water in the turtle body and lead to the increase of uric acid concentration, and the increase of calcium content in drinking water makes it easier for stones to form. In addition, insufficient sunlight exposure can also increase the chance of stone formation.

7. Urethral infection when there is urinary tract infection, bacteria can damage the urethral epithelium, promote the exfoliation of epithelial cells and the production of tube type, which leads to the production of stone core.

How to avoid calculi

1. Pay attention to the intake of a lot of water.

2. Control the intake of calcium and avoid eating too much calcium.

3, do not feed too many foods rich in oxalate, including beans, coriander, spinach, beets, grapes, strawberries, etc.; appropriate intake of foods rich in VA can maintain the health of urethral intima and help prevent stone recurrence, such foods are: carrots, broccoli, cantaloupe and so on, but not easy to be excessive.

4. Do enough exercise to avoid calcium deposition, and reduce the intake of protein, salt, VC and VD. For Sukada, we should also pay attention to soaking in water every day in summer, which also helps to reduce the incidence of stones.

According to the above introduction, generally speaking, we should pay attention to its life habits and the implementation of its protection measures. Sukada tortoises grow faster in a year, and change over time. The bigger the tortoise, the higher the value. Have you learned how to raise Sukada tortoises?