The difference between Golden Thread Turtle and Grass Turtle

Tortoises have very strong carapace on their bodies. When attacked, they can retract their head, tail and limbs into their shells. Many people think they are cute and will raise them as pets. So, what are the differences between golden thread turtles and grass turtles?

1. The difference between golden turtle and grass turtle

Gold thread turtles and grass turtles are actually the same. Grass turtle also known as turtle, grass turtle, golden turtle, ink turtle, mud turtle, etc., is aquatic, can also crawl on land. Wild grass turtles are found in the mainland of China except Northeast China, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Xinjiang and other places. They inhabit rivers, lakes and ponds.

2. What does the golden turtle eat?

Golden thread turtle grass turtle is omnivorous animals, eating a wide range of snails, shrimp, fish, etc., but also eat corn, fish, shrimp, snails, etc., the most favorite food is small fish, shrimp. Artificial feeding is mainly small fish and shrimp, lean meat, small insects, rice, vegetables, fruits, turtle feed, etc., when small partial meat, adult partial vegetarian.

3. How big can a golden thread turtle grow?

The average life span of the turtle is 50 years and can grow to about 23 cm long. Under normal conditions, the growth rate of female tortoises is about 15g in the first year, 50g in the second year, 100g in the third year, 200g in the fourth year, 250- 350g in the fifth year and 400g in the sixth year. The growth rate of male tortoises is slow, and the largest individual of sexual maturity is generally below 250g.