The bell-patterned tortoise belongs to a species of fold-back tortoise. People also call it the bell-patterned tortoise and the Loufelder tortoise. In our country, this tortoise is very rare, but it is also can be found. Its distribution range is extremely wide, covering almost the entire African countries, such as North Africa and African islands. The bell-patterned tortoise is oviparous and has very strict feeding requirements. Even so, its feeding difficulty has not increased because of this, and it is still suitable for novice feeding!
1. Bell Appearance characteristics of the bell-backed tortoise
Among the bell-backed tortoises, the bell-backed tortoise is the largest in size and has great symbolic significance. This turtle also includes several subspecies. In general, the length of its carapace is about 21cm, and the jaws are well developed and slightly upturned. Male and female turtles are also very easy to distinguish. The male turtle’s tail is thick and large, while the female turtle is small and short, and the male turtle’s abdomen is slightly sunken. The difference is very obvious. It can be clearly seen that the head of the bell-patterned tortoise is larger, and the limbs, claws and poof are well developed, and the limbs are very flexible!
Second, the bell-patterned tortoise Habits and characteristics
The bell-patterned tortoise is ferocious, irritable, and has a strong sense of territory and combat. Traces of them can be found in the foraging. When raising, parents should not keep male turtles together with other turtles, especially during the breeding season.
3. Breeding methods of bell-patterned tortoises
1. Breeding characteristics
You must know that the bell-patterned tortoise is generally not easy to raise. Even so, it is still loved and appreciated by many tortoise friends. Nowadays, there are many people who try to raise this tortoise. During the breeding season, the female turtle can lay about 7 eggs at a time. If the temperature is controlled within a certain range, its hatching effect will be better. If fed properly, they can give birth twice a year, so parents should pay attention to this aspect.
2. Breeding environment
The temperature of the bell-patterned tortoise should be paid attention to when feeding it. Generally, it will not hibernate. , but in summer, when the temperature is too high, it will also enter aestivation. As far as it is concerned, its suitable temperature is about 28 degrees, and the wild turtle is not suitable for too high temperature, and it is good to control it at about 20 degrees at night. Not only that, but the humidity of the environment should also be maintained. It is observed that this turtle is more adapted to the humid environment. If not, parents can provide it with sufficient drinking water to stabilize its temperature!
3. Food requirements
The food of the bell-patterned tortoise is relatively simple, which is a typical vegetarianism. Parents should not give it too much meat, and ensure that its food is comprehensive. The food of the wild bell-patterned tortoise mainly includes larvae such as green leaves, flowers, fruits, snails, insects, etc. Under artificial conditions, this tortoise can be given some plants, animals and artificially formulated feed. In short, The diet of the bell-patterned tortoise should be nutritious and diverse!
