Detailed Explanation of Golden Coin Turtle Breeding Methods and Technical Points
The Golden Coin Turtle (Cuora trifasciata) is a turtle species of the family Geoemydidae, a rare turtle species in China, and a Class II protected animal in China. However, the Golden Coin Turtle has excellent nutritional value, so it can be bred in captivity, though capturing wild specimens is not permitted. The Golden Coin Turtle is a traditional Chinese medicinal material that can relieve fatigue and refresh the mind, and has effects such as treating bloody dysentery. It has good therapeutic effects for patients with certain gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases. Today, the editor brings you the breeding methods for the Golden Coin Turtle. Let's take a look!
1. Breeding Site
The breeding pond for Golden Coin Turtles needs to be established near ponds and rivers with abundant, clean, and pollution-free water sources, and the breeding pond needs good drainage and irrigation facilities. There should be an appropriate amount of soil for the Golden Coin Turtles to rest on, keeping the surrounding environment of the breeding pond quiet, and it is best to have trees and the like to provide shade. In the middle of the pond, a small island can be artificially piled up to provide a place for the Golden Coin Turtles to rest and bask in the sun. The small island should be covered with sand, the purpose being to ensure the Golden Coin Turtles can lay eggs. The water level in the breeding pond should not exceed 60 cm, and some floating lotus and water hyacinth and the like can be appropriately placed on the water surface, which helps lower the pond water temperature in summer.
2. Selection of Turtle Hatchlings
When selecting turtle hatchlings, those who are able can choose wild varieties, because artificially raised turtle hatchlings grow fast, absorb nutrients strongly, and their survival time will not exceed 5 years. If choosing artificially raised turtle hatchlings, carefully observe the appearance of the hatchlings: a strong body, strong and powerful limbs, bright and spirited eyes, and no abnormal phenomena. However, if a broken tail is found, then this kind of hatchling cannot be selected. When releasing the hatchlings, not only pay attention to the breeding density, but also control the male-to-female ratio well, usually two female turtles to one male turtle. If there are too many male turtles, fighting will occur among the males, and in severe cases, excessive wounds can lead to infection.
3. Incubation Management
After the incubation period of the Golden Coin Turtle arrives, pay attention to observing the egg-laying situation of the female turtle. Each egg laid should be collected promptly, and then eggs that are malformed, soft-shelled, and the like should be removed. Place normal eggs on an incubator; for the incubator, basins, buckets, and the like can be used, then put wet sand about 5 cm thick at the bottom, and then place the eggs on the sand, preferably with the large end facing up. Then begin covering with sand, and when only about 1-2 cm of the egg is exposed, cover the eggs well with a wet towel. Place the incubator in a ventilated and warm environment, ensure appropriate humidity, and after about two months, hatching can be successful.
4. Daily Management
The Golden Coin Turtle has a very omnivorous diet; whether it is meat foods such as fish and shrimp, or plant-based feed such as corn and pumpkin, it can eat them with great relish. When feeding, control the amount put in according to the growth and activity conditions of the Golden Coin Turtle and changes in weather and other conditions. There should be a good feeding method for feeding; feed at fixed times and in fixed amounts, so that the Golden Coin Turtle forms good eating habits. Pay attention to changes in water quality; the pond water should maintain a transparency of at least about 20 cm. If the pond water color becomes darker, it means the water is too fertile and the dissolved oxygen content has decreased. At this time, change the water promptly to ensure the Golden Coin Turtle can grow normally.
The above is a brief introduction to the breeding methods for the Golden Coin Turtle. Everyone should note that the Golden Coin Turtle is a hibernating animal and will not eat during hibernation. Therefore, during hibernation there is no need to feed it, but heat preservation work must be done well to prevent affecting the Golden Coin Turtle's hibernation. The market price of the Golden Coin Turtle is very high, and the breeding area is also relatively small, but if you want to breed them, you must obtain permission from the local government department, go through the procedures properly, and obtain a breeding license before breeding. Otherwise, breeding them privately is illegal.