What are the varieties of edible turtles?

Nowadays, there is a lot of game on many tables, and turtle meat is one of them. Turtle meat is very rich in protein, fat and other nutrients, and its nutritional value is very high. But there are so many kinds of turtles, and many of them are protected animals, which turtles can be raised and eaten? Today I would like to introduce to you!

1. Brazilian tortoise

Brazilian tortoise, also known as Brazilian red-eared tortoise, has its own medicinal and edible value. With its low price and beautiful appearance, it is one of the preferred turtle species for farmers to breed and sell. As a result, it has become the most reptile food species in the world. So it is the most common species of edible turtles. It is native to America, but because of its strong adaptability, it has invaded all continents and is not easy to get sick, so it is listed as one of the 100 most dangerous invasive creatures in the world.

2. Grass turtle

Grass turtle, also known as golden tortoise, is one of the most common turtles in China. The whole body is dark black and the abdomen is brown. It is an omnivore, partial to carnivore in childhood and vegetarian in adulthood. Its toenail is relatively flat and has three vertical lines on it. Unlike the Brazilian tortoise, it mainly lives in Asia. Its own meat has a very high medicinal value, can relieve fatigue, relieve muscles and bones, delicious meat, is the turtle species that many people prefer to eat.

3. Pearl turtles

Like grass turtles, pearl turtles grow mainly in Asia. The head is relatively small, the back of the head is smooth, and the carapace has yellow lines passing through the side of the head, with at least 6 lines. Its abdominal armour can be taken as medicine, artificial breeding can be caught in summer, euthanasia is used, the body is taken out, washed and then dried, it has the effect of nourishing yin and tonifying yang, reducing fever, backache and migraine. Cough also has a very significant therapeutic effect.

4. Crocodile tortoise

The crocodile turtle is the oldest reptile today, and it retains the ancient form of the tortoise. It is called a crocodile tortoise because it looks very similar to a crocodile. It lives mainly in North America and is so aggressive that its teeth can bite off an adult's finger. Its meat is very rich, the meat yield is high, the growth rate is fast, and the meat is delicious without peculiar smell. And because it looks different from other turtles and has protruding thorns on its back, its ornamental value is also very high.

The above are several common species of edible turtles. When breeding and breeding, we should pay attention not to choose state-protected animals. State-protected animals need to be raised and sold privately. Among them, crocodile turtles and grass turtles are also more common as pet turtles, and we can choose varieties according to the trend of the market.