What are the common species of tortoise
The most common species of tortoise are the Burmese tortoise , European tortoise, red-footed tortoise, leopard tortoise, Burmese star tortoise, Sulcata giant tortoise, Herman tortoise, Indian star tortoise, radiant tortoise, etc.
Common species of water turtles include Brazilian tortoise, Chinese tortoise, Chinese tortoise and so on. Compared with raising water turtles, tortoises are relatively difficult to raise. Because as long as the turtle is raised in water, common containers such as water tanks and water basins can be used as its breeding place.
Family raising tortoises needs to provide it with a larger dedicated space. For example, you can use a special breeding box for tortoises to breed turtles. In addition, to raise tortoises, you need to prepare the following breeding equipment: ceramic heating appliances, heating pads
, temperature controls, lamps, etc.
Housing requirements for Burmese and red-footed tortoises
large Most tortoises have high temperature requirements. For most tortoises, the temperature of the breeding environment is required to be above 25°C, and the temperature is lower than 25°C, which can easily lead to illness or death. Compared with other tortoises, Burmese tortoises and red-legged tortoises have lower requirements on temperature and are relatively less difficult to raise. Therefore, it is recommended for novices to raise these two tortoise species.
However, the Burmese tortoises seen on the market are basically wild tortoises, and it is difficult to judge whether they are healthy or not, but the price of this species of tortoises is generally relatively cheap, generally around 200 yuan. If healthy Burmese tortoises are selected for feeding, it is generally easier to raise them.
The red-legged tortoises are mostly raised in captivity. Except for the high requirements for humidity, these tortoises basically have no other special requirements. The price is generally around 500 yuan.
In addition, most tortoises are vegetarian animals, mainly eating grass, fruits and vegetables. Fiber is an essential nutrient for tortoises. Because tortoises need to rely on elements such as cellulose and vitamin D3 to convert and generate calcium. In order for tortoises to grow healthily, UVB is also inseparable, so be sure to prepare UVB lamp equipment when feeding tortoises.
The above is our introduction this time. In fact, the most important thing in raising tortoises is to have love and perseverance, and to be prepared for long-term tortoise breeding , because tortoises have a long lifespan, it is best not to keep tortoises if you are not planning to keep them for a long time.
