What are the breeding methods and precautions for turtles?
Summary Methods for breeding turtles: the suitable growth temperature is 20-30°C, choose to breed turtles in a pond, keep a small amount of mud at the bottom of the pond, and some aquatic plants can be planted. The water level for juvenile turtles must not be higher than 5 cm, while for adult turtles the water level just needs to not be too deep. During this period, replace the water with clean water once every 2 days. Juvenile turtles can eat meat-based food, while adult turtles can eat vegetables and fruits. Precautions for breeding turtles: cover the pond with mesh to prevent the turtles from escaping, and make sure they get plenty of sun.
I. Methods for breeding turtles
1. Breeding environment
(1) Generally, turtles are bred in a pond. The breeding pond needs to be built with cement, then keep a small amount of mud at the bottom of the pond and place some small stones, so that the turtles can play on the stones.
(2) Some aquatic plants can also be planted in the pond, which helps provide shade for the turtles and purify the water quality.
2. Key points for selecting breeds
(1) When selecting juvenile turtles, first observe whether their appearance is attractive and free of damage.
(2) Then observe their activity; choose turtles that crawl quickly, and also observe that when they jump into the water they are in a sinking state.
(3) Finally, check their feeding situation and choose turtles that feed well.
3. Water level and water quality management
(1) Breeding turtles has relatively strict water level management requirements, so the water level needs to be controlled reasonably, especially the water level for juvenile turtles, which generally must not be higher than 5 cm.
(2) The water level for adult turtles just needs to not be too deep. Turtles have relatively high requirements for water quality. Generally, when breeding them artificially, replace the water with clean water once every 2 days. The temperature suitable for turtle growth is generally between 20-30°C.
4. Feeding
(1) Turtles at different growth stages also differ in the food selected. Juvenile turtles like to eat meat-based food, while adult turtles like to eat vegetables and fruits.
(2) Turtles have a special feeding habit, so the feeding time and place are generally relatively fixed, and at the same time the daily variety of food for the turtles must be ensured.
5. Disease prevention management
1. Turtles are a relatively long-lived type of creature and generally rarely get sick, so the main focus should be prevention.
2. During this period, increase the turtles' amount of exercise, which helps strengthen their physique, then change the water frequently, and every week they also need to take in an appropriate amount of vitamins, etc.
II. Precautions for breeding turtles
1. Turtles hibernate for a very long time. In an environment with a temperature below 15°C, they may enter a dormant state, usually in winter.
2. When building the breeding pond, the four walls should be smoother, which can prevent the turtles from escaping. A layer of mesh can also be covered above the breeding pond.
3. Turtles need to bask in the sun frequently to supplement calcium and sterilize. When basking, they need to come out of the water, and during this period there should be no obstructions, but they also should not be exposed to the sun for a relatively long time.
4. Generally, when changing the water in the breeding pond, the turtles need to be taken out first; otherwise, it is easy to cause the turtles to choke on water.