Precautions for raising domestic turtles. Many people keep turtles as pets. There are many ways to raise domestic turtles, but you must pay attention to relevant matters. Some novices do not pay much attention when raising turtles. Some details cause turtles to get sick. What should you pay attention to when raising domestic turtles? Let me give you a good introduction below.
What should you pay attention to when raising domestic turtles
1. Turtles are amphibians. If they are placed in a pure pool that is not connected to the land, stones, bricks, etc. must be placed in the pool to expose the The platform on the water surface is used for turtles to bask on their backs and rest. Turtles like to hide in holes, so you can use bricks to build a turtle nest for the turtle to improve the turtle's sense of security.
2. Turtles mostly eat in the water, and sometimes eat on the shore. Food can be put directly into the water, or placed in shallow water where land and water meet or on slopes near the water. When feeding shrimps, feed them with their shells together to supplement calcium, but the sharp spines of the shrimp heads must be cut off.
3. Turtles like to eat meaty food. Young turtles mainly eat meat. When they are older, they can eat some vegetarian food. Generally, they can feed small fish, shrimps, earthworms, loaches, animal offal, snails, and crickets. , a small amount of red meat, bananas, melon rinds, etc.
4. Turtles need to bask in the sun, but cannot bask directly in hot weather. It is best to use a semi-shaded environment. The maximum temperature of the water environment for raising turtles should not exceed 37 degrees. In summer, pay attention to shading the pool. Generally Large-leaved plants can be used for shade.
5. Do not feed when the temperature is below 20 degrees, otherwise it will easily cause indigestion and other gastrointestinal diseases. The most adaptable temperature for turtles is 25 to 30 degrees, when they grow fastest.
What should novices pay attention to when raising turtles
1) Young turtles, adult turtles and parent turtles should be raised in separate pools to avoid the phenomenon of large turtles swallowing small turtles, and also to facilitate the determination of feed The feeding amount and feeding management make it easy to observe and control the growth of the turtle.
(2) Because turtles are gentle and timid, the surroundings of the breeding tank should be kept quiet to avoid affecting normal activities such as feeding, basking in the sun, mating, and laying eggs.
(3) Change the water in the breeding pool frequently to keep the water clean and maintain good hygiene in the breeding pool to prevent the turtle from getting sick.
Things to note when raising a turtle and Feng Shui
Things to note about raising a turtle and Feng Shui 1
Put the turtle in the fish tank in a position that is hot. The turtle is a divine creature. Turtles kept in fish tanks, such as Brazilian turtles, should be kept in a specific location, preferably in a direction that requires fire, or in a place that requires positive energy, such as near a door. The direction of fire can be determined according to family members. For example, men want the fire to be placed in the northwest, women want the fire to be placed in the southwest, and so on.
Two Turtle Raising and Feng Shui Precautions
Use evil turtles to change bad luck. Turtles that move around are called "evil turtles" in Feng Shui. When a person's family fortune is extremely poor, or he himself is in trouble, the mathematician will suggest that the person raise a turtle at home and let the turtle move around. On the one hand, with the help of the turtle The shell blocks evil spirits and drives away bad luck. On the other hand, it can strengthen fire luck and drive away the evil spirits of yin. Therefore, raising turtles also has the effect of preventing people from falling.
Third Precautions for Raising Turtles and Feng Shui
Basically, there is no need to feed a tortoise that moves around at home, because it will absorb microorganisms in the air, so the tortoise will live longer. Raising a turtle at home and letting it absorb microorganisms is also one of the ways to improve home feng shui.