The difference between grass turtle and slate turtle

Grass turtles, also known as turtles and ink turtles, are freshwater turtles, which are easy to raise. Some specially buy several as pets. Because they are similar in shape to slate turtles, they are considered by many people to be the same species. What is the difference between grass turtles and slate turtles?.

What is the difference between grass turtles and slate turtles?

The difference between the grass turtle and the slate turtle is that the grass turtle's back armour is flattened, has three longitudinal edges, the whole body color is mainly ink black, the head and throat have dark yellow stripes and yellow spots, the abdominal nail is brown, and there are large dark brown patches in the middle of each shield. Slate turtle back nail bridge is obvious, a longitudinal edge, dorsal ventral nail connected by ligaments, the whole body color is mainly yellow, each shield has large ink spots on the outside, yellow in the middle.

What is a good breed of turtles?

1. Stone money tortoise: at present, it is a valuable tortoise species with the largest breeding scale and the widest distribution in China. In recent years, the price of stone gold tortoise can be said to be a barometer of the price of turtles, its price is rising, the price of other turtles is also rising; its price is falling, the price of other turtles will also fall. The character of the stone money turtle is elegant and gentle, and it is relatively easy to raise.

2. Yellow-edge turtles: yellow-edge turtles are a kind of docile turtles, and their appearance also has a classical sense of beauty, whether they are farmed or wild ones are very rare. The survival rate of yellow turtles is relatively low, generally raising seedlings is more profitable. Its high price is mainly due to low reproduction.

3. Crocodile tortoise: crocodile tortoise is an ancient turtle and the largest freshwater turtle. It can be raised to about 5 kilograms in 2 to 3 years, with a strong flesh, delicate meat and rich nutrition. But breeding crocodile turtles need to have a certain scale in order to have a larger income, breeding should be cautious.

4. Flame turtles: the appearance of flame turtles is very gorgeous, and the ornamental value is very high. Breeding and management are more convenient, the price on the market is also very stable, is one of the best-selling turtles on the market.

5. Grass turtles: grass turtles are the most common edible turtles on the market. The breeding technology and market are relatively mature, and the price is relatively low. They can be easily sold in all major aquatic markets. In recent years, the market demand and prices are rising steadily, and the cost of breeding is relatively low, which is suitable for mass breeding and development.