How big can the temple turtle grow?

The full name of the temple turtle is Huangtoumiao tortoise, which is an endangered species in the world and a second-class protected animal in China. it is a typical large semi-water turtle, together with watermelon turtles and giant turtles, known as the "three largest water turtles" in Asia. So, how big can the temple tortoise grow?

First, how old can the temple turtle grow?

Temple turtles can grow to more than 50 centimeters long, the largest can grow to 80 centimeters long, and the maximum weight can exceed 20 kilograms. It grows so fast that it can reach adulthood in 4-5 years, and the toenail is usually between 50 and 60 centimeters.

The temple turtle is oval as a whole, the back armour is black; the head is black, with irregular yellow transverse stripes on the side and orbit; the belly nail is black to yellow and black, some of them are light yellow; the limbs are grayish brown and the tail is fleshy gray.

Second, where are the temple turtles distributed?

Temple turtles are distributed in Southeast Asia (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam) and other places, the primary environment is close to the tropical climate, the temperature is high, the dormancy period is very short, can not adapt to the cold climate of northern China. If you want to raise fish, it needs to be heated and raised in other places except Guangdong, Hainan, Yunnan and southern Fujian.