Selection and breeding methods of Pearl Turtle

Pearl turtle, also known as Taiwan grass turtle, is widely distributed in the tropical areas of southern China, such as Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Taiwan and other places. Nowadays, pearl turtles are raised as pets by many people. So, how to choose pearl turtles? How to raise pearl turtles?

How to choose pearl turtles

1. The choice of a healthy turtle depends on its reaction speed. First of all, pull its legs, its stretching strong, not soft. And turn it over with your belly armour (belly) up to see if it flips quickly or not.

2, look at the skin, there is no white and swollen place, if there is, do not, this is rotten skin. Gently press every part of the turtle's belly armour to see if it can quickly stretch its legs and head. If so, it shows pain, that is, it has rotten armour, which is also called rotten armour.

3. See if the turtle's nose and mouth secrete white foam or mucus. If so, it is a cold. If the tortoise does not open its mouth to breathe, if it opens its mouth frequently, it will have pneumonia. After excluding these diseases, looking at the lively degree of turtles, generally healthy turtles are very lively.

Second, how to raise pearl turtles?

1. Breeding environment

Pearl turtle is a kind of tropical turtle that likes sun and light, and can be kept outdoors with plenty of sunshine. If you keep it indoors for a long time, or if the temperature is low, you need to be equipped with heating rods. In addition, it is best to add some climbing objects to the water for breeding pearl turtles.

2. Raising food

Young pearl turtles can be fed with shrimp skin, fish or special turtle food. Adult pearl turtles like to eat vegetables, such as rape, lettuce, cauliflower and so on. Keeping green vegetables in the pool of adult pearl turtles can reduce the amount of turtle food to be fed two or three times a week.