Three-line turtle species
Not only must the selection of turtle species be It depends on your own preferences and the development level of the turtle itself. You cannot blindly explore it. Here are some of our rare turtle species, as well as the selection standards and general principles of different turtle species for owners. Reference.
1. General guidelines for using turtle species for seed purposes
The turtle is called a turtle, and the requirements for choosing a turtle are different, but the basic principles are the same. It is generally required that the gonads begin to mature, the body is well developed, the body color is bright, the movement is agile, the eyes are clear, the body is large, there are no disabilities, no abnormalities, the tail and limbs are intact and intact, the skin, carapace and abdomen are intact and there is no damage, and there is no corruption. How to check: Place the turtle on the ground and touch its head with a thin stick. Its head, hands and feet will quickly retract into the carapace; if you place it upside down, it will quickly extend its head and turn it over quickly and vigorously. Come over; when crawling, the hands and feet can support the body.
It is generally better to use wild turtles as parent turtles. However, because the origin of wild turtle species is not easy to understand, fishing injuries and internal injuries are serious, and the survival rate is extremely low. How to check wild turtles: Put the turtle upside down on the ground. The turtle will stretch out its face and neck. If the surface is congested, the head and neck will become thicker. When stretched out, the turtle will not stretch very long, and it will not turn flexibly. When touched, the head and neck will not Being able to fully retract indicates that there is a fishing injury. If the fishing injury is in the belly, although the neck can be retracted, the hind body is often lifted forward. Those with internal injuries should not go into the water. Use your fingers to hold the two hind legs, and they will automatically droop. If one hind leg droops and the internal injury is not serious, you can try raising it. If both legs droop, the internal injuries are serious and it is difficult to survive. Remove.
2. Selection requirements for several rare turtles
1Black turtle:The male turtle has a black carapace, a thick base of the tail, and a long and deep concave bottom plate. The female turtle has a short and thick body and a thick and short tail. The best choice is over 8 years old, the female turtle weighs 350 grams, and the male turtle reaches the age of mature gonads. The male to female ratio is 2 to 3:1.
3. Yellow-throated water turtle (definite introduction): Requires clear eyes and bright eyes Translucent, lively and active, the muscles of the hands and feet are full and flexible. Put a turtle in deep water and the turtle will sink. The best choice is over 6 years old, the female turtle weighs 400 grams, the male turtle weighs 300 grams, and the male to female ratio is 2 to 3:1.
4. Ratite turtle: Requires a smooth surface, quick response to external stimuli, and sharp eyes. The bulge is not dented, the muscles of the hands and feet are bulging and strong, and it can swim quickly and sink when put in the water. It is best to choose 5 to 6 years old, with a male to female ratio of 2:1.
5. Snapping turtle: Please have clear eyes, flexible head and neck, clean and bright appearance, hands and feet Fat and thick, preferably 3-year-old turtles. Female turtles weigh 1,000 grams. Male turtles can reach the age of mature gonads. The male to female ratio is 2 to 3:1.
6. Golden-headed turtle: Pray for bright eyes, no white spots on the cornea, no white spots on the mouth and nose There is no blood and no mucus penetration. They can run away immediately after being startled. The feces is in the form of pellets and covered with white membrane. The best choice is 5 to 6 years old. The female body weight is required to be 450 grams and the male body weight is 280 grams. Male to female ratio 2~3:1.
7Elephant tortoise: It is required that there are no white spots and penetration on the eyeballs, and that the surface of the turtle's tongue is Pink, no white spots, the feces is long and cylindrical, dark green or white like toothpaste, the turtle body weighs more than 800 grams, the male to female ratio is 2 to 3:1.
8, Beautiful painted turtle: It is required that the skin on the body surface is free of water mold, and the eyes are protruding, but there is no redness or swelling. After the turtle crawls on the shore and is surprised, it will immediately enter the water or escape. After entering the water, it will sink to the bottom or swim in the water, and its hands and feet will be full. Pull the turtle legs with your hands. The hand feels strong and shrinks inward. The best choice is 4 to 5 years old. The female turtle weighs more than 1,000 grams and the male turtle weighs more than 300 grams. The male to female ratio is 2 to 3:1.
9. Fire turtle: Requires clear markings, beautiful colors, strong transportation ability, neat shape, and the best The best choice is a 2 to 4-year-old turtle, with a body weight of 400 to 1500 grams, and a male to female ratio of 2:1.
10. Four-eyed turtle (confirmed introduction): Requires smooth skin and bright spots. The size of the two pairs of eyespots on the top of the head is clear and vivid. Put the turtle in deep water and it can sink. The best choice is 5 to 6 years old. The turtle body sinks more than 300 grams. The male to female ratio is 2: 1.
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