The market price of crocodile turtles

Crocodile turtles are the oldest reptiles in existence and one of the largest freshwater turtles in the world. Due to the loss of habitat by human hunting, crocodile turtles are listed as vulnerable species by the World Conservation Union. Because of their high ornamental value and strong adaptability, crocodile turtles are favored by domestic turtle lovers. Let's take a look at the price and breeding value of crocodile turtles.

The market price of crocodile turtles

The price of different kinds of crocodile turtles naturally varies. Purebred Buddha crocodiles are the most expensive species of crocodile turtles. The opening price of the seedlings this year is about 400 yuan per tortoise, but now it has risen to about 600 million yuan per tortoise.

The price of miscellaneous Buddha is 150 yuan 350 yuan, the price of big yellow turtle is about 300 yuan, and the price of North American yellow shell is 100 yuan 130 yuan.

The price of large crocodile turtles (more than 7 jin) is 35 yuan and 40 yuan per jin, which is more reasonable and easy for consumers to accept, which is beneficial to promote the consumption of crocodile turtles.

How long is the life span of crocodile turtles?

1. Small crocodile turtles: generally refer to quasi-crocodile turtles, which are properly taken care of in captivity for about 45 to 50 years, but only for 15 to 30 years in the wild!

2. Giant crocodile turtles: generally refer to real crocodile turtles, with a life span of up to more than 60 years.

Culture value of crocodile tortoise

1. Economic value

Crocodile turtles have been introduced into China and raised in captivity successfully. It is famous for its strong and succulent body, so it is also called meat tortoise, which is the rare and best of turtles. It has the characteristics of high meat yield, rich nutrition, fast growth rate, high economic value and so on. Its meat yield ranks first among turtles, and the meat is delicate, crispy, delicious and has no peculiar smell.

2. Medical value

The nourishing effect is very obvious, it can help yang channel, tonify yin and blood, tonify essence and qi, and have obvious effect on essence and blood deficiency, fatigue, long paralysis, impotence and tuberculosis cough after a long illness. It is also especially suitable for people with postpartum supplement, anemia, insomnia and mental decline. Tortoise plate has the effect of reducing swelling and is suitable for Yin deficiency and blood deficiency caused by cancer. Glans also have a certain medicinal value.

3. Ornamental value

Crocodile turtles have high ornamental value. According to the ordinary seedlings sold on the market, Buddha crocodile turtles are currently the most expensive, followed by real crocodile turtles, mixed Buddha crocodile turtles and North American crocodile turtles. On the other hand, seedlings in Central and South America are more expensive because of less introduction, and the price of mutated seedlings remains high because of their beautiful appearance and less quantity. The price of domestic individuals is very considerable because of their excellent appearance and the careful care of the breeders. It is not that the hormone turtles in the farms can be compared, and more turtles in the farms are sent to restaurants for people to eat. And domestic individuals as pets can not be generalized.