Indian Star Turtle (detailed introduction)

For those who have no breeding experience, the Indian Star Turtle may not be very easy to raise, but the body of this turtle itself is relatively Strong, so if you choose a good hatchling, this kind of turtle is relatively easy to raise. Therefore, friends who like this kind of tortoise must pay more attention when choosing young tortoises, so let’s talk about how to raise Indian star tortoises well.

Raising of Indian star tortoise larvae: Although young Indian star tortoises are relatively common in the Asian pet market, according to statistics, 95% of cases due to improper breeding methods by owners and failure of environmental layout The baby stars will die before they are 6 months old. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary to provide them with a correct ecological environment and at the same time supplement them with calcium and vitamin D3. If these measures are not taken, the larvae of the Indian star can easily die from the metabolism of the bones. Use high-quality reptile-specific calcium powder. If it is not available, you can grind human calcium tablets into very fine powder and add it to its food. It should also be exposed to sunlight regularly, which plays an important role in increasing the secretion of vitamin D3 in its body.

Living habits and feeding points: In the wild, Indian star tortoises are mostly active in the morning and dusk. Because they are distributed in the vast India and Pakistan, the distribution terrain ranges from deserts, grasslands to deciduous forests, so the environment is different. It will create a different ecology. Because it is difficult to find food, they will do everything possible to eat up the food in front of them. Because the food source is quite unstable, wild Indian star tortoises are quite tolerant of hunger and are more active than artificially raised Indian star tortoises because they must constantly look for food. According to relevant data, most Indian star tortoises will not stay in one place. They will run around in search of food, and it is harder to find them near noon, because the Indian star tortoise will find a place to rest and will not continue its activities until almost dusk.

Indian star tortoises like to live on flat grasslands. If you can provide them with such an environment, you can prevent this kind of situation from happening. Meat should never be given to the Indian Star Tortoise, and vegetables with high protein content, such as beans, should also be excluded from the Indian Star Tortoise's diet. If they continue to eat these foods, they can overgrow and cause poor bone development, blood in their urine, bladder stones, and liver problems. Indian star tortoises require large amounts of calcium and mineral trace elements. It is especially important to take some auxiliary measures for the hatchlings and female Indian star tortoises in the hatching period. This type of tortoise is suitable for being kept in outdoor gardens covered with vegetation in tropical areas to receive sunlight, but be careful not to overheat the temperature. The arrangement of shade is equally important. If kept indoors, vitamin D3 must be added to the food.