1. Brazilian red-eared turtle is an aquatic turtle, native to the central United States and northern Mexico, and one of the most dangerous 100 alien invasive species in the world. Red-eared turtle's head is broad, dark green with yellow longitudinal stripes, and there are orange or dark red oval spots on the eardrum in the middle of the head. The total length is about 15-25 cm, and there is no significant difference between males and females in appearance color. In terms of body weight, the female can reach 1-2 kg; The weight of a male does not exceed 0.5Kg.
2. The suitable water temperature for the growth of Brazilian red-eared turtle is 20~32℃, and the optimum water temperature is 25~30℃. When the temperature is below 20℃, the food intake is reduced, and the activity is less active. When the temperature is below 16℃, it begins to hibernate, and when the temperature is below 12℃, it is completely hibernating.
3. The main food is meat. In the juvenile and juvenile stages, small fish, shrimp and lean meat are the main foods. In the adult stage, algae, duckweed and other herbs, pythons, small fish, shrimps and other crustaceans, snails and other mollusks can also be taken.