Why can't crocodile turtles be released?

The crocodile tortoise is one of the largest freshwater turtles in the world, known as the king of freshwater animals. Because of its large size and strong aggression, except for alligators, it has lost its habitat and was listed as a vulnerable species by the World Conservation Union for its high ornamental value and strong adaptability. Let's take a look at why crocodile turtles can not be released.

Why can't crocodile turtles be released?

Crocodile tortoise is an alien species, because it looks like a crocodile, has a tortoise body and a crocodile tail, and integrates turtles and crocodiles, hence the name crocodile tortoise. Large and aggressive, eating meat and eating a large amount, if released in the water, the surrounding fish and shrimp and other original aquatic animals will be eaten up. Coupled with the strong fecundity of crocodile turtles, once they escape into rivers and lakes, they will become ecological killers and destroy the local aquatic food chain. Therefore, crocodile turtles are not suitable for raising at home, and do not release them at will.

What kind of food do crocodile turtles eat?

Crocodile turtles are carnivores and eat rotten food. They eat a wide range of food, such as small fish, crayfish, all kinds of shellfish and all kinds of fruits and vegetables. Individuals in the wild also prey on snakes and birds. Adult giant crocodile turtles have also had a record of hunting small crocodiles. In Michigan, baby turtles even eat plants, but only in the absence of food or in summer. The giant crocodile turtles will eat any meat, including beef, chicken and pork, but they must be tempted to eat first.

What's the value of raising crocodile turtles?

1. Economic value: crocodile turtles are rare among turtles, so they are also called meat turtles. They are famous for their strong and succulent bodies. They have the characteristics of high meat yield, rich nutrition, fast growth and high economic value. The meat production rate ranks first among turtles, and the meat is delicate, crisp, delicious and without peculiar smell.

2. Medical value: the nourishing effect of crocodile tortoise is very obvious, which can help yang, tonify yin and blood, tonify essence and qi, and have obvious effect on deficiency of essence and blood, fatigue and fatigue, long paralysis and impotence, tuberculosis and cough after a long illness. It is also suitable for people with postpartum tonic, anemia, insomnia and mental decline.

3. Ornamental value: crocodile turtles have high ornamental value. According to the ordinary seedlings sold in the market, Buddha crocodile turtles are currently the most expensive, followed by real crocodile turtles, mixed Buddha crocodile turtles and North American crocodile turtles. Seedlings from Central and South America are even more expensive because of less introduction.