Three-line shell turtle
Generally speaking, as long as there is a money pattern on the back of the pet turtle, it will be fine. Call it the Money Turtle (definite introduction). However, there is one kind of money turtle that is relatively expensive, and many vendors will pass it off as ordinary money turtles. It is the three-line shell turtle. Therefore, in order to prevent being fooled and causing unnecessary damage, we should learn how to identify three-line shell money turtles.
A look at the carapace: The carapace of the three-line shell turtle is brown (brown) in color, with three raised black longitudinal lines from the front end to the rear end, and the last one in the middle. It is conspicuous and longest, so it is called the turtle with the character "Chuan" on its back. At the same time, the lower edges of the carapace on all sides are golden-orange, so some people call it the "red-sided turtle".
Two glances at the glans: There is a yellow diamond-shaped mark on the top of the glans of the three-line turtle, which is smooth and scale-free.
Three looks at the plastron: The plastron of the three-line shell turtle is transverse and connected by ligaments. When the head and hands and feet are retracted into the body, the front and rear ends of the plastron can be slightly interrupted toward the back, so there is " It is also known as "Broken Board Turtle".
The gold turtles are divided according to their origin:
1. The three-line gold turtle is found in Guangdong, mainly produced in Guangdong, Guangxi and Fujian. It is small in size and has a golden top on its head. Yellow, the carapace is tan, the ventral carapace is black, and the lower edges of the carapace are orange-yellow on all sides.
2. The Hainan species of turtle is mainly produced in Hainan. Its body shape is similar to that of the Guangdong species. The top of its head is golden yellow and its carapace is brownish-yellow (lighter than the Guangdong species).
3. The Vietnamese species of turtle is mainly produced in Vietnam, Myanmar and Laos. It is relatively large in size. The top of its head is lavender (the front end is grey-green and the back end is golden yellow). It is also called gray head, and its carapace is brown. Red, the plastron is black and mostly has a rice shape, and the lower edges of the carapace are orange-red on all sides. The Vietnamese species are large and the most beautiful.
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