The difference between Brazilian turtles and grass turtles

As we all know, there are hundreds of turtles in the world, and there are not a few turtles that can be raised by ordinary families. Each kind of tortoise has its own fan base and people who love it. However, different species of turtles naturally have different breeding techniques, as well as differences in popularity. Some friends like to raise Chinese grass turtles and Brazilian turtles together, so how to tell the difference between Chinese grass turtles and Brazilian turtles?

1. Grass turtles are what we commonly call turtles, which are the most widely distributed and most numerous turtles in China. The Brazilian tortoise is named Brazilian red-eared turtle, commonly known as Brazilian tortoise, because there are two thick red stripes on both sides of the top of the head.

2. Grass turtles are regarded as the top grade of food and medicine, while Brazilian turtles are recognized as ecological killers in the world.

3. Most of the turtle's body is long oval, the back shell is slightly raised, there are three obvious ridge edges, the top of the head is mostly black olive, but there is also cyan, the skin of the front is relatively smooth, and there are some small scales at the back. The neck and limbs and the exposed skin are basically grayish black or black olive. Male turtles are relatively small, have a long tail and have a bad smell. When they are sexually mature, their toenails and belly nails are dark black, and the olive green lines on their skin fade into black. The female turtle toenail from light brown to dark brown, abdominal nail brown-black, short tail, no peculiar smell.

4. The head of the Brazilian tortoise is relatively small, with yellow and green longitudinal stripes at the head and neck, and a pair of red patches at the back of the eyes. The back armor of the Brazilian tortoise is relatively flat, and each shield has a ring-shaped green pattern.