The Alabama map turtle
The habits and customs of the Alabama map turtle Brazilian turtles are particularly similar. The pattern on the head and the protruding back are common characteristics of the original species. It is particularly special because it is full of yellow patterns. It is named after its resemblance to a map. The Alabama map turtle feeds on aquatic clams and snails, so its dental plates are extremely brittle and hard and can break the carapace.
In mixed breeding, it should also be noted that they will bite the tail or neck of other gentle turtles. More consistent with polyculture of North American turtles. Under artificial conditions, it eats all foods and eats a lot, growing rapidly. The distinction between male and female is similar to that of the Brazilian tortoise. The spawning and growth habits are also similar. However, the compliance with the situation is poor and the number of introductions is small. Therefore, it does not reproduce in large numbers in the same place as the Brazilian turtle.
Name:Graptemyspulchra
Adult size:< /strong>Male: 31/2"~5"; Female: 7"~111/2".
Food habits: It has a high level of carnivory and feeds on snails, fish, insects and carrion.
Recreation environment: From ordinary-sized streams to huge rivers, there are deep pools, sandbars, and log jams, making life difficult. A large number of molluscs.
Dispersed:Created in the Mobile Bay system of Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi (approximately). Some are found in the Alabama River, Cahaba River, Tombigbee River, Xosa River and Uzbekistan River.
Growth: Spawning begins at the end of April, reaches its peak in June, and continues until August. There are up to 7 clutches, each clutch has 6 to 8 eggs, and the egg length is 11/2" (38mm), oval in shape, laid in a 6" (15cm) deep, flask-shaped nest dug on a sandbar or sandy river bank. The incubation period is 10 to 11 weeks. Males reach sexual maturity in 4 years, while females take 14 years.
The original species likes to bask in the sun and is extremely wary and difficult to get close to. They have been observed sleeping in several inches of water around basking spots at night, clinging to underwater plants.
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