Raising alligator turtles. Among pets, the one that is more popular now is the turtle pet, just like the alligator turtle among them. An alligator turtle looks like a small crocodile with a turtle shell. They are not very difficult to raise. We just need to pay more attention to some of their habits and diet. Let’s talk in detail about how to raise alligator turtles. If you don’t understand, you can come in and take a look.

Everyone is familiar with snapping turtles, but when it comes to raising them, many people They are all unfamiliar, and many people do not pay attention to snapping turtles, which leads to the death of snapping turtles. Alligator turtles are water turtles that are docile in the water but become ferocious and capable of biting once out of the water. They like to live in clean and refreshing water environment, and the optimal water temperature environment is 28-30 degrees Celsius. When the water temperature is above 1 degree Celsius, snapping turtles can transition normally, and when the water temperature is above 12 degrees Celsius, they can enter a state of light sleep. When the ambient temperature reaches 6 degrees Celsius, snapping turtles can enter deep hibernation. Then I will teach you how to raise snapping turtles and what to pay attention to during the raising process. Friends who like it can try it.

Good environmental factors. Aquatic turtles live in water. The water depth for raising turtles is generally slightly higher than the depth of the turtle's back. It does not need to be too deep. It should not exceed twice the height of the turtle's back. It is best to provide a stone above the water surface for the turtle to climb up and bask in. The turtle needs sunlight. If it is kept completely indoors, it should be allowed to bask in the sun frequently, for more than ten minutes a day. It is recommended to keep it in a place in the southeast where it can get sunlight for about 1-2 hours (it does not require long-term direct sunlight), and provide shading conditions (you can place a small wooden board on the top of the tank to partially shade it) to avoid heatstroke. In summer, you should pay attention to prevent the growth of algae in the tank. You can buy algaecide, which is sold in general aquarium stores. The bottom of the tank can be paved with small stones or large pebbles. However, if it is paved, it will be very troublesome when changing the water. Newbies are advised to use a bare tank, that is, not paved with anything. Do not put aquatic plants in the water.

Good water quality. In view of the fact that under the conditions of high-density intensive turtle breeding, turtles eat more food and excrement, and the water temperature is higher, even if the feed fed is green feed, it will pollute the water quality quickly, and the water body will easily A large number of harmful substances are produced, especially ammoniated nitrite and H2S, which are more harmful. However, water quality can be effectively improved and harmful substances reduced by splashing and bottom application of photosynthetic bacteria. Every time you add new pool water, apply 10×10-6 to 15×10-6 photosynthetic bacteria at the same time; changing the water is also an effective way to adjust the water quality. The water depth of about 20 cm can be changed once a day, and the water depth of 30 cm can be changed every 2 days. once. Be careful not to change the water for many days, otherwise the water body will not smell bad. Quicklime can be sprinkled every 7 to 10 days with a concentration of 70×10-6, and attention should be paid to cross-application with photosynthetic bacteria and not to be used at the same time.

Control of water temperature. Alligator turtles like to live in clean water. Therefore, attention should be paid to replacing new water during the feeding process. Moreover, to ensure the survival rate of alligator turtles, it is necessary to maintain a stable water temperature environment. The scientific regulation of water temperature directly affects the weight gain and survival rate of adult turtle breeding. The growth rate of snapping turtles is several times slower than the optimal growth water temperature of 30°C to 31°C for a long time. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain the water temperature of turtle breeding at 30℃~31℃. On the other hand, if a turtle pond that is changing water or is exposed to the outside world encounters severe weather such as heavy rain or sudden changes in temperature, timely precautions should be taken to avoid the water temperature changing by more than 2°C.