How do you raise money turtles at home? What are the precautions when hibernating?

Among the ornamental turtles, the money tortoise is so popular that it has almost become a kind of metaphorical fengshui tortoise, so how to raise the money tortoise at home? Do money tortoises hibernate? What are the precautions when hibernating?

First, how to raise money turtles at home?

1. The establishment of breeding environment

Can prepare a shallow fish tank, and simulate the natural environment in the wild, put some stones, fine sand, water plants and a little water in the fish tank, pay attention not to put too much water, put too much is not conducive to the daily activities of money turtles.

It is best to build a ramp to form amphibious land and water in line with the amphibious characteristics of money turtles, and glass can be added to the top of the fish tank, which is more conducive to lighting, artificial observation, tortoise escape prevention, enemy prevention, etc., in short, there are many benefits.

2. The choice of money tortoise seedlings

If you want to raise money turtles from an early age, you should pay attention to the selection and purchase of turtle seedlings.

Try to choose money tortoise seedlings that are healthy (no disease or injury), strong athletic ability and well-proportioned (weight more than 10 grams).

3. Ensure healthy water quality

Usually Zilai, which has been standing still for about two days, is appropriate, with a water depth of 15 centimeters. Planting a little bit of water plants in the water can purify the water quality.

In addition, because the money tortoise is a temperature-loving animal, it is also necessary to control the water temperature. It is best to adjust the water temperature to about 25 degrees Celsius.

4. Pay attention to the bait you feed

If it is a young turtle that has just broken its shell, it can not be fed in the first three days, and its yolk sac will provide its own nutrition, and then it can be fed with some animal bait, such as cooked egg yolk, red worms, silk earthworms, small fish and shrimp, fine earthworms, animal liver, etc., in order to avoid money turtles choking, these baits need to be cut up before feeding.

The amount of feeding should be based on the weight of the tortoise, and the daily feeding amount should be about 10% of the weight of the tortoise. You can feed it sooner or later.

What are the points for attention when the money tortoise hibernates?

1. Sterilize the utensils and tools related to raising before hibernation

The breeding utensils can be disinfected with disinfectants such as bleach or bromogeramine before hibernation to reduce the possibility of money turtles getting sick during hibernation.

2. Check the health status of money turtles before hibernation

Although the money tortoise has strong resistance and immunity, hibernation is still a "hurdle" for the money tortoise. If you do not pay attention to the examination, if the frail and sick money tortoise is allowed to hibernate by itself, accidental death may occur. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully check the health status of the money tortoise before hibernation and warm it up properly to help it get through the hibernation period.

3. Properly shade the breeding pond and keep quiet.

During hibernation, a piece of cloth can be used to cover part of the turtle pond and put it in a less noisy place, which can make the money tortoise survive the winter safely.