1. Feeding
Chinese pond turtle freshwater turtle is an omnivorous animal, so we must pay attention to the combination of feeding, so as to have a balanced nutrition and ensure its healthy growth. The first is animal feed, mainly fish, shrimp and meat. Lean meat is generally used for meat. Followed by plant feed, such as vegetables and fruits and so on. Also, pay attention to calcium supplementation.
2. Change the water
It is very important to raise freshwater turtles to change the water, because it spends most of the time in the water, and the water is not good and it is easy to get sick. Usually after each discharge, the water needs to be completely replaced, and the container should also be cleaned before filling with new water. It should be noted that the temperature before and after the water change should be kept the same.
3. sunbathing
Although freshwater turtles spend most of their time in the water, they also need to occasionally go ashore to bask their backs, so it is best to prepare a sunning platform for it and let it dry for half an hour every day. Sunbathing can not only increase the temperature, promote metabolism, but also sterilize and disinfect, which is conducive to the absorption of calcium.
4. Hibernation
Freshwater turtles tend to hibernate in winter. Hibernation has certain benefits for its growth and development. First, it can accelerate sexual maturity, and secondly, it also helps to enhance physical fitness. During hibernation, it is necessary to avoid the temperature rise to prevent it from waking up in the middle, and then spray water regularly to keep the turtle’s body moist.
