1, distribution of origin
Dung beetles are mainly distributed in Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, the United States and other places abroad. It is distributed in many provinces in China, such as Anhui, Fujian, Taiwan Province, Jiangsu, Guangxi, Guangdong, Yunnan, Hainan, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Hubei and Hong Kong. People engaged in aquaculture, distributed by place of origin.
It can be roughly divided into two groups: South Stone Scarab (South Turtle) and North Stone Scarab (North Turtle). Generally, Scarabs australis are distributed in Vietnam, Guangxi, Guangdong, Hainan, Fujian and Taiwan Province provinces, while Scarabs australis are distributed in Anhui, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Yunnan, Hubei and other places.
2. Morphological characteristics
The carapace of scarab is oval and brown, with 1 sharp edge in the center and serrated edge on the back. The front end of the abdominal nail is upturned, and the rear edge has a deep notch. The head is small, the top of the head is light olive, smooth, with yellow stripes on the side of the head, extending to the neck, and the throat is pale yellow, hence the name "hairy throat turtle". The back of limbs is grayish brown, the ventral surface is yellowish and the tail is short.
Due to different places of origin, South Stone Tortoise and North Stone Tortoise are also different in appearance. Chen Shu, who has more than ten years' experience in raising turtles, told the author: "The back of southern stone turtles is generally brownish black or brownish yellow, with long and wide carapace and clear stripes. Turtles of the same age are relatively larger than those planted in the north. However, the carapace of the northern turtle is smoother than that of the southern turtle, and the color is mostly brownish yellow. The concavity of the midline of the abdominal shell of the south turtle is deeper than that of the north turtle. "
3. Feeding point
Scarab is an omnivorous turtle, which mainly feeds on animals and plants. In artificial breeding, animal feed is mainly small fish and shrimp, chilled fresh meat, snail meat, meat or leftovers of various livestock and poultry; Plant feed is mainly bananas, tomatoes, apples and carrots. Appropriate amount of vitamins, minerals, etc. Must be added to the above feed to ensure that the nutrition is as comprehensive as possible.
Scarabs have a strong appetite and growth in summer. Feed 1 time at 5-6 am every day, and feed 18- 19 at night. In late autumn, early winter and early spring, it is better to feed in the afternoon 15 ~ 16. At this time, if the temperature outside is suitable, the tortoise will take the initiative to feed. Generally, the amount of feed fed in summer accounts for about 7% ~ 10% of the turtle's weight (referring to the mixed feed of animals and plants). After autumn, the turtle's food intake has decreased, and the feeding amount can be reduced as appropriate. The feed fed in the same season is basically the same. When feeding is completed within 2 hours after feeding or a small amount is left, the feeding amount should be appropriate.
4, management points
Scarab is a clean guy, and has high requirements on water quality. The quality of water will directly affect the growth of scarabs, so it is necessary to maintain good water quality conditions. Playgrounds and sand pools are another place for turtles to move and live, and they must also be kept clean and pollution-free. In addition, we should carefully observe the eating and activities of turtles, whether the excrement of turtles is normal, and the sensitivity of turtles. , found that the abnormal situation in a timely manner. In addition, turtles and turtle ponds should be disinfected regularly every month.