I. Construction of Turtle Pond
Turtle Pond is generally a cement pond. If the number is relatively small, you can also choose to use a fish tank
directly. Because the money turtle is suitable for a warmer environment, likes water, and is more timid, likes to dig holes, and will run away when someone is there.
According to these characteristics, it is recommended to lay sandy soil with a thickness of more than 30cm at the bottom of the pool, and then plant some aquatic plants to shade, rest and hide for the turtle. In the center of the pool, a small island can be built with rockery, so that the money turtle can climb up to rest and bask in the sun.
Note: Big turtles may eat small turtles, so hatchlings, adult turtles and parent turtles need to be kept separately.
Second, water quality management
Money turtles have relatively high requirements on water quality, and poor water quality can easily lead to It gets sick and loses appetite. Under normal circumstances, the fresh water quality will be light green, and the transparency of the water should be maintained at about 25cm, so the water should be changed in time when the water quality is found to be smelly. Especially the water in the cement pool is more prone to deterioration than the water in the fish tank, so it is necessary to change the water regularly to keep the pool water clean.
Three, water temperature management
The appetite of the money turtle will be significantly affected by the temperature When the temperature is lower than 24 ℃, the money turtle will have an obvious tendency to lose appetite. When the temperature is 20 ℃, the money turtle will basically not eat much, so the money turtle will eat a lot from June to October. If the turtle is raised indoors, pay attention to keeping the temperature above 24°C in the non-hibernation season to avoid causing the turtle to not eat and reduce its activity, which will lead to stunted growth.
Fourth, what does the money turtle eat?
The money turtle is an omnivorous animal. It has a wide range of diets. Generally, it likes to eat fish, shrimp, snail meat, earthworms, minced shellfish, cooked animal offal and other animal fresh bait , You can also properly feed some millet, vegetables and other plant-based feeds to supplement vitamins and other nutrients. In order to ensure the comprehensive nutrition of the tortoise’s diet and to avoid symptoms such as dysplasia and anorexia, it is recommended to add an appropriate amount of complex vitamins, trace elements and calcium to the feed from time to time.
Feeding time: Regular feeding can help the turtle to develop good eating habits, and it is also helpful for the digestion and absorption of the turtle. It is generally recommended to feed around noon in spring and autumn, and at 5 pm in summer. – 7 o’clock feeding is better.
Feeding amount: From May to November each year, the turtles are active, and they will hibernate during the rest of the year. In these months, July-September is the time period when the tortoise’s weight increases rapidly, so the feeding amount should be appropriately increased in these three months.
V. Management during hibernation
The money turtle is an ectothermic animal, generally After November every year, when the temperature drops below 15°C, the tortoise will enter a state of hibernation. Generally, it will hide in the sand at the bottom of the pool and will not eat, so there is no need to give the tortoise at this stage. Feed without changing the water. However, if the ambient temperature is lower than 6 ℃, the money turtle may be frozen to death, so pay attention to taking artificial insulation measures.
The above is about the feeding of the money turtle, I hope it can be helpful to everyone. Finally, I want to remind everyone that the recent high temperature and hot summer, the money turtle may also suffer from heat stroke and coma and die, so pay attention to setting up a hidden place to shade them!
