Hamilton's turtle (confirmed introduction)
Hamilton's turtle The carapace of the turtle's turtle is mainly black, with some freckles scattered here and there, so it is also called the freckled pond turtle. This is an aquatic turtle with a bright nature and strong interaction with people, so Very popular among turtle lovers.
Hamilton's turtle is a subthermal turtle that likes warmth and is afraid of cold. The requirements for water temperature are relatively high, and the suitable water temperature is about 22℃; if the water temperature is above 18℃, normal food can be eaten; if the water temperature is below 15℃, eating will stop, and as the water temperature drops, it will enter the hibernation stage. Omnivorous. In nature, it eats shellfish, plant stems and leaves, insects, and fish.
Chinese name:Hamilton's turtle
Alias:Freckled pond turtle
Latin name:Geolemys hamiltonii
English name:Spotted Pond Turtle
Dispersed:Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal Park me.
External appearance:Hamilton's turtle has a round head, blunt snout, black head and neck, and yellow and white freckles. The carapace is black with large white irregular spots and three distinct keels. The belly carapace is black with large white spots and the rear edge is deeply notched. The hands and feet are black, with small white freckles, and there are webs between the toes.
Livelihood customs: Hamilton's turtles are aquatic turtles that live in streams, lakes and pools. It has a lively nature and is not afraid of people. Omnivorous, they like to eat fish, shrimp, lean meat, and plant-based feeds. Above 18 degrees Celsius, normal exercise and normal eatingFood. At the fifteenth degree, the amount of exercise is significantly reduced, and the state of hibernation is gradually entered.
Food habits: Carnivorous, staple food is shellfish.
Body size: Carapace 30~36cm.
Artificial feeding: The breeding pond of Hamilton's turtle should be built in a "water and land" style. The best water level is for turtles to sink. Hamilton's turtles should be highly stressed and tractable. As long as the conditions are right, they will quickly eat on their own initiative. They should be fed once a day, mainly fish, shrimp, and lean meat, and the water should be kept cool. When the temperature reaches 15 degrees, it should be moved indoors for the winter. The room temperature should be maintained at 10 to 14 degrees. Keep this range to allow it to hibernate. In short, the Freckled Pond Turtle is suitable for those who have some experience in raising it.
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