The Texas gopher tortoise, native to the United States, is a species of tortoise. This turtle is not common in my country, and people also call it the Texas cave turtle. It is not as easy to raise as people think, which has also caused a situation that no one cares about. It can be seen that the Texas cave tortoise is small in size, and its distribution is relatively wide, mainly including the states of Mexico and other regions. Not only that, it is also the smallest species among the gopher tortoises, and it looks very clever!
1. Appearance characteristics of the Texas gopher tortoise
The Texas gopher tortoise has a very distinctive appearance. Its body is slightly flat, but it cannot be compared with compressed biscuits. The color of the beetle is a single dark yellow, which is somewhat related to its habitat. It goes without saying that its body is small, its head is short and small, but its limbs are extremely developed, and it has developed muscles, which are strong and powerful. It can be clearly seen that the limbs, neck and back of the Texas gopher tortoise. There are some yellow scales near the shell, which match the color of the whole body. It is a turtle species with excellent quality and color.
Second, the living habits of the Texas gopher tortoise
If this tortoise is raised in captivity, it is not easy to raise it well. They themselves have very strict requirements on feeding. If you are not careful, it will die suddenly. As a result, this has become one of the reasons for the small number of turtles. Even so, there are still some turtle friends who keep this turtle. . You know, the Texas gopher tortoise has a long lifespan, and once fed, its lifespan may be immeasurable. At the same time, the female tortoise is slightly larger than the male tortoise, and the two are easy to distinguish!
3. How to raise the Texas gopher tortoise, is it easy to raise?
You must know that it is difficult to raise the Texas gopher tortoise. However, once you feed this turtle, it will live for a long time, and sometimes its age may exceed that of a human being. Therefore, parents should think clearly before raising it. Since they want to raise it, they must be responsible for it to the end, and cannot be abandoned halfway!
1. Living environment
The Texas gopher tortoise lives in dry forests, grasslands and plains all year round, and its habitat has a regular pattern. That is, it is close to places with dry climate and rich sandy soil, and they often use it as their breeding ground. Therefore, its breeding environment must be kept dry enough, try to avoid excessive temperature and humidity, and artificially cultivated Texas gopher tortoise parents should pay more attention. In addition, the Texas gopher tortoise, like most tortoise species, also likes to bask on its back and likes a warm and sunny environment. Therefore, its turtle box must include a place for it to hide or rest, which will affect its growth and development. Great help.
2. Food characteristics
The Texas gopher tortoise, which grows in the wild all year round, mainly eats various plants, in other words, it likes to eat Some coarse foods rich in water and fiber, if the turtle is artificially raised, then parents can give it some food such as aloe vera, cactus and yucca, and you will find that its food is different from other turtle species. Indeed, this is mostly determined by its origin and living environment. Parents should pay attention to its feeding, and these foods are best grown by themselves, which plays a fundamental role in its growth!
