Turtles are cold-blooded animals and like to live in shady places.

But turtles also need to bask in the sun for at least two hours a day to maintain their own body temperature and synthesize vitamin D to absorb calcium.

Keepers need to take the turtle out to bask in the sun every morning, which can effectively prevent the turtle from getting soft nail disease. Try to avoid midday sun exposure, as the carapace will dry out if exposed to the sun for a long time.

Tips:

The suitable water temperature for turtles is usually around 25 degrees Celsius, and the water depth can cover the turtle shell. Generally, the water needs to be changed every 3-5 months. Turtles need to eat food containing a lot of calcium. You can feed them special feed for turtles, and occasionally feed them some boneless fish, snake meat and other fresh foods. You cannot feed only meat, which will lead to malnutrition in the turtle. You need to add an appropriate amount of water-soluble formula. Nutrients. If the young turtle lacks calcium, the turtle shell will easily become soft; if the vitamin A intake is insufficient, the turtle's eyes may turn white.