The Brazilian tortoise is a symbol of longevity, and its symbolic meaning is also very auspicious. It is easier to take care of than cats and dogs. You don’t have to worry about dust and flying hair at home. Feeding the Brazilian tortoise is inseparable from the water. There are many Owners don't know how to raise Brazilian turtles, which may cause such a long-lived turtle to go to the turtle planet before it has time to see the prosperity of the world. In order to avoid this situation, how much water should be put in feeding Brazilian turtles and some precautions should be taken.
1. Generally speaking, baby turtles need a certain amount of space, about five liters of water. The depth of the water should be kept within the length of the turtle body, and try not to cross the glans head, so that the turtle can breathe. Stand on tiptoes without touching the bottom. An adult Brazilian turtle requires a larger home range, more than 10 liters of water. If you want to create an ideal environment. The Brazilian tortoise is an aquatic tortoise. Although the amount of water usually does not affect the lifespan of the tortoise, we still need to strictly control the water level.
2. Brazilian turtles live in water, and they like to live in clean water. However, many owners have the misunderstanding that the cleaner the water, the better. This is incorrect. However, regular water changes are necessary. In our captive environment, there are not as many bacteria as there are in nature, and the water we use is treated, which can cause the Brazilian turtle to lack these beneficial bacteria, which can lead to disease or malnutrition. Therefore, the owner does not need to change the water every day. It is enough to change about half or one-third of the water once every 10-15 days. It is best to put the replaced water in a clean container and let it sit for a period of time to allow some toxic substances in the tap water to evaporate, so that turtles can live with peace of mind in such water.
3. If the owner feeds in the feeding trough, the food residue must be cleaned up in time. If the food is difficult to clean or the water is contaminated, the dirty water should be replaced in time to avoid affecting the turtle's life and causing them to suffer from white eye disease. If the material box is not equipped with a filter, it depends on the cleanliness of the water. If turbidity appears, it should be replaced in time.
4. The frequency of water changes varies with the season. In summer, it is best to change the water every 10-15 days. In winter, hibernating turtles do not excrete or eat much, so you can change less or no water, and try not to disturb them during hibernation.
In the process of raising Brazilian turtles, there are many factors that need to be paid attention to, but it is not too troublesome to pay too much attention. It is not good to change the living environment of the turtle too frequently. Pay attention to the right amount and the right amount.