How to keep the tortoise alive? What is the reason why the tortoise died?

1, feeding principle

(1), timing.

Feeding time is fixed. Generally, it is 10- 14 in spring and autumn and 7-9 or 18- 19 in summer. When the temperature is too high or too low, the tortoise eats little or nothing.

(2), fixed point.

The feeding place should be fixed, which is convenient for observing the eating and activities of turtles. When feeding, healthy turtles can climb to the food table to eat. Those turtles who are slow to respond or don't eat should pay attention to observation, and those who are serious should be kept separately. Not adjusting nai,

(3) Qualitative.

The feed must be fresh and tasteless, and the leftovers should be washed first, and then the extra tendons, skins and other things should be removed to avoid indigestion.

(4) quantification.

If the tortoise swallows food and spits it out, it proves that the tortoise is full. Remember to eat more this time and reduce it next time. Note: Eating a lot will lead to turtle obesity.

2. Feeding equipment and environment design

(1) Feeding environment.

Young turtles can be kept in plastic pots, fish tanks, glass jars and other containers, and the water depth is slightly higher than the turtle's back. Large-scale farming can build pools, both indoors and outdoors. The turtle pond is made of cement, the size is adapted to local conditions, and the water depth is 30 ~ 50 cm. The wall of the pond is 50 cm above the water surface and painted smoothly to prevent the tortoise from escaping. A cement slab with appropriate size is set in the pool, which is placed obliquely at 30.5 degrees above the water surface. It is not only a table for eating and drying the back, but also a shelter for shading the sun and raising turtles. The area of Xinguitang is generally 100 ~ 500m2, and the water depth is kept at about 80 ~ 120cm. The slope of the pond is 30 degrees, so that turtles can rest and lay eggs ashore. Around the pool at 100 cm, a low wall with a height of 50 cm was built with bricks. The bottom of the wall was buried 30 cm, and the top of the wall was exposed at 10 cm. The surrounding area is used as a place for turtles to bask in the sun, rest and lay eggs. The spawning ground needs to be covered with 20 cm deep sand to facilitate the mother turtle to lay eggs. The turtle pond should be built in a cool, secluded place with sufficient water, convenient irrigation and drainage and not easy to be polluted. Commercial turtles can be kept in fish ponds and mixed with the four major fish.

(2) The structure of the turtle box.

All turtles like to stay in the water or eat, and they also like to rest or bask in the sun on land. Turtles don't have gills, but breathe with lungs, so they can't stay in the water for a long time. Therefore, after staying in the water for a period of time, they must float to expose their nostrils to breathe and breathe. So no matter how you design the turtle box, in principle, there must be water and land, preferably half land and half water, and a ladder should be set up between the land and water to let the turtle climb to the land. The slope is about 20 degrees, which is convenient for turtles to get up and down.

For most turtles, it is best to keep a turtle in an aquarium glass box of 30, 55 gallons or more. There should be enough water in the container. The measure is that once the tortoise accidentally turns over, it can be easily turned back by using the buoyancy of water. According to estimates, this height is about 3/4 of the turtle's body length.

Second, water quality management and testing

Turtles live in water most of the time and like to live in clear water. So the quality of water is very important. In summer, change water every 10- 15 days/time. If the water color is brownish green or blue-green, it means that the water quality is too "fat" and all water should be changed in time. From June to September, due to the high temperature, water change should be carried out 3-4 hours after feeding. In winter, turtles can change water less or not during hibernation.

Keep the water clean and change it frequently. In addition, the sand at the bottom is often cleaned. Avoid breeding of bacteria and pests. Water quality is one of the keys to successful feeding. Water can contact cold boiled water and tap water for chlorine removal (sodium thiosulfate, Vc, exposure, etc.). ) Three days in summer. The water level can be used in deep water when young turtles are young, and should be changed every day, especially after feeding and excreting. Adults are half the height and can prevent the occurrence of white eye disease.

If there is no filter, you can also bathe the baby Brazilian tortoise every two days. Caution: Do not use abrasive products.

The secret of keeping water fresh/filtering effectively;

As much water as possible.

(2) As large as possible filtration area (surface area of filter material)

(3) Dissolve as much oxygen as possible (by air pump or inflator)

Remember: the air temperature should also be warm enough. In winter, it is best to raise the air temperature in the house where turtles are kept. In summer, don't turn on the air conditioner in the room where turtles are kept. Of course, it can be solved by capping the aquarium.