Generally speaking, the size of grass turtles varies by gender. Overall, female turtles are a bit larger than male turtles, and under normal feeding conditions, female turtles can grow up to roughly twenty-eight centimeters, but the average is around twenty centimeters, and their weight can reach up to three pounds. The male turtle is a little smaller, the longest can reach fifteen centimeters, the weight is also in a catty. The reason for their different sizes is mainly a genetic problem, and it takes about five to nine years for them to really grow to maturity.
The average grass turtle can lay eggs after five years of breeding. So if you follow the breeding conditions as a sign of growth, generally in about five years they can carry out breeding behavior, from a physiological point of view can be regarded as adult turtles. And really can grow to about 20 centimeters of grass turtles, probably need eight or nine years of time, this time from the physical point of view is to reach the standard of adult turtles.
But in the grass turtle growth process, if you want it to grow quickly, you need to keepers to carry out careful feeding, such as supplemental nutritious bait, so that the turtle has enough space can be active, and even more in the sun, can also promote its growth and development. However, it is also undesirable to pursue the growth rate, and it is best to breed in accordance with the laws of nature.
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The turtle is a semi-aquatic, semi-terrestrial reptile. Mainly in rivers, lakes, reservoirs, ponds and other waters. During the day, more trapped in the water. When the summer heat, they will be in groups to find shade. Mild temperament, no biting and fighting with each other. When encountering enemies or frightened, they will shrink their heads, limbs and tails into their shells.
The turtle is an omnivore, feeding on animal insects, worms, small fish, shrimp, snails, mussels, young plant leaves, duckweed, melon rinds, wheat grains, rice, weed seeds, and has a strong ability to withstand hunger, and will not die of starvation if it doesn't eat for several months.
Turtles are warming animals, the water temperature is below 10 ℃, that is, lying in the silt underwater or covered with loose soil hibernation. Hibernation period generally from January to April, when the water temperature rises to 15 ℃, out of the burrow activities. Water temperature 18-20 ℃ began to feed. 20 ℃ above the fear of heat, hiding in the deep water silt.
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