Why does a turtle not eat for three days in summer?

1. High temperatures in summer lead to a loss of appetite in turtles

High temperatures in summer cause turtles to accelerate their metabolism and increase their demand for food. However, due to the unsuitable environment, their diet cannot meet normal needs. At this time, the turtle's body will release some metabolic products, which will affect appetite and cause loss of appetite. Excessive sun exposure and lack of proper water intake will further suppress the turtle's appetite.

In the process of raising turtles, you need to pay attention to sprinkling some cool water on the turtle in hot weather to increase the humidity, so that the turtle feels comfortable and increases its desire to eat. In addition, you can choose an appropriate amount of meat, vegetarian and other foods for the turtle to increase the turtle's appetite. Do not give greasy, spicy food, let alone expired food, otherwise it may easily cause indigestion, diarrhea and other diseases.

2. Unsuitable breeding environment affects the appetite of turtles

The environment in which turtles are raised is one of the important factors affecting the health and appetite of turtles. If the breeding environment is not clean, the air is dirty, the noise is constant, etc., these will cause the turtle to lose its appetite and even cause the turtle to get sick.

In the hot summer, it is necessary to provide the turtle with appropriate temperature and humidity, ensure that the water source is fresh and clean, and the breeding container is clean and sanitary, so that the turtle can live in a healthy and comfortable environment, so as to ensure the health of the turtle. body and normal appetite.

3. Summer is the golden season for turtles to forage, and the food lacks freshness

Summer is the season for turtles to forage in large quantities. Because they eat the same food for a long time, and the food changes, It is monotonous and tasteless and can easily cause the turtle to lose its appetite. At this time, the owner should match the turtle with fresh ingredients, adjust the food type and color changes, and enhance the turtle's appetite.

Recommended foods include fresh fruits, appropriate vegetables, fish, shrimp, etc., mainly clean and nutritious foods. In addition, some calcium, vitamins and other nutrients can be added to the food to increase the nutritional value of the food and maintain the turtle's healthy appetite and physical condition.

4. Tortoise dormancy in summer leads to loss of appetite

Many turtles will enter a dormant state in summer. After entering dormancy, their body functions decrease and they do not need to eat. Some turtles are unwilling to enter dormancy. Some turtles will choose not to eat for three days, which will form a metabolic state, and will not eat again until the energy reaches a certain amount. However, if this state lasts for too long, it will directly affect the health of the turtle.

Therefore, in summer, it is necessary to prevent turtles from entering an excessively long dormant state and maintain a normal metabolic state. Provide the turtle with light, adjust its diet and feeding environment, and increase the absorption of food nutrients to maintain a healthy body and normal appetite for the turtle.