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Little snapping turtles are small turtles that look like crocodiles. They are edible, ornamental and medicinal. They have significant economic value. Many people like to keep one at home. How big can the little snapping turtle grow in a year?

1. How big can a small snapping turtle grow in a year?

Small snapping turtles grow slowly, how much they can grow in a year is related to breeding skills. Generally, under temperature control conditions, small snapping turtles of about 50g can grow 2500g a year, and those of about 7g can grow to 1500g a year. Adult snappers can grow to 30-45cm and weigh 22-35 kg.

Second, how to raise small snapping turtles?

1. Prepare breeding equipment

In general, snapping turtles have strong vitality, are not afraid of cold or heat, and can grow normally at-6-42 ℃, so the breeding equipment does not have to be too high, usually jars, pots, small ponds, fish tanks, etc. are more suitable for breeding snapping turtles.

It is worth noting that if it is a newly built cement pool, the pool must be cleaned with clean water and dried for about 5 days before being put into use.

Lay a layer of clean sand about 30 cm thick at the bottom of the pool, and make a fence to prevent snapping turtles from escaping.

2. Daily feeding

Although snapping turtles are amphibians, unlike other turtles, snapping turtles prefer to live in water. Therefore, food should be put into water or placed near water when feeding. Under the condition of artificial rearing, snapping turtle has lower requirements for bait, and can generally be fed with livestock and poultry viscera and cheap meat and vegetable food.

Feeding time is recommended at 9-10 a.m., 3-5 p.m. is appropriate, feeding water temperature can be controlled at about 20℃, at this time appetite will be better, in addition to early spring and late autumn to reduce the feeding of snapping turtles, and in the second or third day after feeding for water change.

3. Daily management

When breeding snapping turtles, the daily management work mainly includes water quality monitoring, daily inspection, to eat clean water quality, sufficient oxygen supply is good. However, care should be taken to regularly change the water and disinfect the feeding equipment.