How to raise a small green turtle

The water quality of raising small green turtles must be good. If you use tap water, you should be exposed to the sun 3-5 days in advance and do a good job of disinfection. Feed to fish, seaweed, crustaceans, cephalopod molluscs, food should be kept fresh. Usually have 3-4 hours of light, before the winter to give enough nutrition, let it hibernate. In addition, pay attention to the following points when raising turtles.

Points for attention in raising turtles

1. Environment

Water turtles and half-water turtles are not too deep in water, otherwise they will cause uneven wetting of the tortoise body, restrict the growth of the tortoise and become deformed.

two。 Light

Bask in the sun for 2-3 hours a day (except hibernation), pay attention to the temperature is not too high, will burn the tortoise to death. Or use the backlight 3-4 times a week, about 2 hours each time.

3. Feed

Feed more different kinds of feed, fresh meat, food diversity is the guarantee of turtle health. In addition, some vitamins, calcium tablets and oxytetracycline can be added to the food to enhance the immunity of turtles.

4. Water quality

Generally change the water half an hour after feeding, and clean the container when changing the water. If the water quality is polluted, you can change the water first. don't have too much new water. the water level can reach the belly of the tortoise and change the water after the turtle eats and excretes. The change of water had better be consistent with the water temperature in the tank, and the water should be disinfected and exposed in advance.

If conditions permit, you can let the little green turtles exercise, which can promote their appetite.