Black-bellied spiny-necked turtle (definite introduction)
Black-bellied spiny-necked turtle The Spiny-necked Turtle is a relatively rare turtle species in the Spiny-necked Turtle family. There is great controversy over the price and protection level of this turtle. Some people believe that this turtle is on the verge of extinction. The price is tens of thousands. Yuan, some people think that the black-bellied spiny-necked turtle is after all the rarest spiny-necked turtle, so there is no need to be so expensive.
Chinese name: Black-bellied spiny-necked turtle
English name:Spiny-neck turtle
Latin name:Acanthochelys spixii
Geographic distribution:Amazon waters
Growing method:Oviparous, can produce eggs every year They lay 2 to 3 clutches of eggs, with each clutch containing 4 to 5 eggs. The incubation period is about 150 days or more.
Customs: The black-bellied spiny-necked turtle also rests in the acidic waters of the Amazon because it is particularly sensitive to the pH of the water, especially in the wild. Generally speaking, if the acidity of the water is lower than PH5.5, the tortoise shell and skin are prone to peeling and peeling, so the most ideal water quality should still be maintained in the range of PH5.5~6.0.
Food habits:It can absorb feed, insects, fish and shrimps, etc., and occasionally eat aquatic plants.
Note: Although wages are generally not sensitive to water quality, you still need to pay more attention to avoid acclimatization. They spend a long time basking in the sun on the shore, so the continental area needs a relatively large area and swamp.The water depth in the area is 15 to 20 centimeters. However, for young turtles, water depth of 3 to 5 cm is enough. The incubation period is a relatively difficult part. It is best to go through a cooling dormancy period of 2 to 3 months at 22 to 23 degrees, and then mate and lay eggs. The success rate and hatching rate will be higher.
Price: Starting at 8,000 yuan.
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