How often do tortoises feed in summer?
In the hot summer, the tortoise’s metabolism will be faster, so its appetite will be better, you can feed it more appropriately and give it fat. However, the specific feeding situation should be judged according to the size of the tortoise. If the small tortoise is under 5cm, it is best to feed it every day, and if it is larger, it can be fed every other day. In addition, the feeding time should avoid the time period with strong sunlight, so as to avoid stomach discomfort after eating, pet owners can choose to feed before 10 am or after 4 pm.
At the same time, it is recommended that the turtle’s feed should be mainly turtle food, supplemented by meat such as pork, beef, and fish, so as to avoid malnutrition of turtles because they only eat turtle food for a long time. Note: If the pet owner wants to feed meat to the turtle, he should choose raw meat instead of cooked meat, because cooked meat is too hard and not suitable for turtles to eat.
What should I pay attention to when raising turtles in summer?
1. When the temperature is too high, the pet owner needs to put some water lotus in the turtle pond/tortoise box, so that the turtle can avoid direct sunlight, have a place to escape the heat, and the water Floating lotus can also play a role in regulating water quality. In addition, when changing the water for the turtles in summer, try to choose to do it in the early morning.
2. Since high temperature weather can easily lead to food spoilage, pay attention to check whether the feed is spoiled before feeding the turtles with feed or meat. At the same time, pets should pay attention to the nutritional balance of the turtle’s diet. It is best to combine plant-based feed with animal feed. It is also possible to mix an appropriate amount of antibiotics into the turtle’s feed to prevent the tortoise from gastrointestinal diseases.
3. Turtle rot and skin rot are common diseases in summer, and these diseases are usually caused by poor water quality. The water quality can easily become dirty in summer, so pet owners need to increase the frequency of water changes and keep the water quality of the water used for breeding turtles clean, which is necessary to prevent turtles from getting sick.
