How to keep the newly bought Brazilian turtle? What are the taboos of Brazilian turtle?

As people's living standards improve, more and more people like to keep small pets at home, and red-eared sliders are one of them. So how to keep the newly bought red-eared sliders? What are the taboos of raising red-eared sliders? The following editor will explain them one by one, hoping to help everyone.

How to take care of the newly bought Brazilian turtle

1. Don’t add too much water, just enough to cover the turtle shell.

2. The water temperature should not be too cold, preferably above 10 degrees. After all, they are tropical animals.

3. In the first few days, don't scare it and let it adapt to the environment. That is, don't play with it all the time.

4. Feed him some small shrimps, small fish, etc.

5. Don’t let him soak in the water all day. Let him stay on land for at least two hours.

6. Change the water frequently and don’t let the water become too dirty.

7. Get some sun for half an hour every day.

What should we pay attention to during the hibernation period of Brazilian tortoises?

The most suitable water temperature for red-eared sliders is around 23 degrees Celsius. In areas with distinct four seasons such as the Northeast, red-eared sliders will enter hibernation from November to March of the following year. At this time, try to reduce the turtle's physical energy consumption and avoid excessive temperature differences caused by artificial factors. When changing water, the temperature difference should be less than 5 degrees. The turtle will enter the recovery period in March, and at that time you can slowly feed it small pieces of fish and shrimp. Red-eared sliders eat and excrete in water, and the water level should be in the upper middle part of the turtle's body. When feeding, use pliers to hold the food, place it in front of the turtle's eyes and shake it slowly, and it can eat normally.

What are the taboos of raising Brazilian turtles?

The red-eared slider is also called the Brazilian tortoise. When raising a Brazilian tortoise, you should pay attention that it must not be kept in the northeast corner. The northeast is the joint area of ​​our body, which will affect the joints and stomach of people. Turtles should not be kept in the toilet. The toilet is dominated by water, and turtles are in the fire. The formation of water and fire incompatibility will affect people's kidneys.