What is the difference between Anhui big-head grass and Chinese grass?

The difference between Anhui big-head grass and Chinese grass is that the former has a bigger head than the latter; there are no other obvious differences. In fact, the main reason for the big head is enhanced masseter muscles - when the muscles get bigger, the turtle's head gets bigger too.

1. What does the Chinese grass turtle look like?

1. The Chinese grass turtle has an elongated oval body, with a slightly raised carapace and three longitudinal ridges, the vertebral keel being prominent. The top of the head is black-olive, the front part of the skin is smooth, and the rear part has fine scales. The plastron is flat, with a notch at the rear end. The neck, limbs and exposed skin areas are gray-black or black-olive. Males are smaller in size with longer tails. Females have a carapace ranging from light brown to dark brown, a brown-black plastron, and a shorter tail.

2. There are yellow linear markings on the sides of the head and neck, the carapace has three longitudinal ridges, and the rear margin is not serrated; mature males are black on the back or entirely black all over, while females are brown with a slightly yellowish underside, and both have dark brown markings; the limbs are relatively flat.

2. How do you keep a Chinese grass turtle?

1. Environment

You can choose a rectangular, non-toxic plastic large box as the turtle tank. The water level depends on the size of the turtle; generally it should not exceed 2 times the height of its carapace. Buy a floating platform or floating island.

2. Light

Turtles need sunlight, so it is recommended to place them on a south-facing balcony or in a room. However, if there are infants or pregnant women in the home, it is best not to keep a turtle, as turtles can easily carry some germs. In summer, provide appropriate shading and do not expose them to too-strong sunlight.

3. Materials

You can spread some small stones or large cobblestones on the bottom of the tank. However, if you do, it will be very troublesome when changing the water. Beginners are advised to use a bare tank, meaning nothing is spread at all. Do not put aquatic plants in the water. Be careful to prevent algae from growing in the tank; you can buy an anti-algae agent, which is generally available at aquarium stores.

4. Feeding

Turtles are generally fed pork, beef, small shrimp, small fish, and the livers of poultry and fish. These foods need to be chopped or torn into pieces, but these animal-based feeds very easily pollute the water quality. Therefore, do not feed too much, and promptly remove any food the turtle does not finish.

5. Changing the water

Use tap water that has been left standing for more than 2 days (to remove chlorine). It is recommended to change the water once every two to three days, and each time only change part of it. A full tank water change is not necessary unless the water and the area around the tank are very dirty.

6. Temperature

A water temperature of 25-28 degrees is the most suitable. It feels neither cold nor warm to the touch, and this water temperature is very suitable for the turtle's daily activities and feeding.

I wonder if, through the above introduction, you have gained some understanding of the difference between Anhui big-head grass and Chinese grass, as well as the care of the Chinese grass turtle!