Turtles are long-lived animals in nature, some species can live up to more than 300 years, and are very old animals that have evolved from a period with dinosaurs, they are reptiles that evolved from a shell. They are mainly divided into: water turtles, land turtles and semi-aquatic turtles. They are omnivorous and will eat greens, tender grasses, fish and meat. They have the habit of hibernation, can go for long periods without eating, and are highly resistant to hunger, so they are relatively good animals to keep.
When raising turtles, first of all, prepare a place for them to live and rest. For domestic turtles, you can choose a larger tank at first, so that you don’t have to wait for them to grow up and then change it. Turtles are amphibians, so in addition to water in the tank, some land should be set up for turtles to go up to rest and bask in the sun. There are also many aquarium enthusiasts, in order to make use of the large tank, they will put some small stones and sand, plant some water plants and keep some small fish, which is beautiful and the turtles have a companion, which is also very good.
In addition, turtles are omnivorous animals and will eat both meat and vegetables, and to avoid a single food that can lead to anorexia in turtles. So you can feed a variety of foods in a balanced way, such as: small fish, shrimps, red worms, clean vegetables, nutritious turtle food, etc. are what they like to eat. It is important to note that the feeding should not be excessive; when the food is too big for the turtle to eat, it can be broken up and cut into small pieces.
At the same time, the tank where the turtles are kept must be kept clean, especially the leftover food and their excrement must be cleaned in time to avoid polluting the water. The sand, rocks and water plants placed inside the tank should also be cleaned regularly to avoid the breeding of bacteria. Change the water frequently, at least once a week. Clean water is very important for them.
Calcium is one of the important nutrients that turtles need, so it is important to give them sunlight regularly, preferably with natural light, not only to replenish calcium but also to kill the bacteria in the body. However, it is best to choose times when the sun is not very strong, such as 9-10 am and 4 pm. It is best to choose a time when the sun is not very strong, like 9-10 am and 4 pm. These are just some of the basic knowledge of raising turtles, but of course there are many other details that need to be noted, which will be shared with you in the future in the knowledge of raising turtles.
