Alligator turtles are native to North America and Central America. It is famous for its strong body and meaty body, so it is also called a meat turtle. It is a common protected species in classification. Meat turtles can also be eaten. The meat of this kind of turtles is delicate, crispy, delicious and has no peculiar smell. It has a very obvious nourishing effect. It can connect the Ren meridians and Yang channels, replenish yin and blood, and replenish essence and Qi. It is suitable for those who suffer from anemia, deficiency of essence, and fatigue after a long illness. It is effective for fatigue, chronic paralysis, flaccidity, constipation and cough. It is also particularly suitable for people with postpartum tonic, blood deficiency, insomnia and mental decline.
Alligator turtles can live normally in water between 2 and 38 degrees Celsius, and can survive the winter when the temperature is above 1 degree Celsius. Crocodile turtles also have the habit of hibernating. When the temperature is lower than 12 degrees Celsius, they will gradually enter a state of shallow hibernation, and when the temperature is lower than 6 degrees Celsius, they will enter a deep hibernation state. When the water temperature reaches 15-18 degrees Celsius, they will wake up and start eating normally. For alligator turtles, 20-33 degrees Celsius is its best temperature for movement and foraging, and 28-30 degrees is its best temperature for growth. Once the temperature rises above 34 degrees, they will lie down on the bottom of the water or in the sand to cool off.
Crocodile turtles are divided into large snapping turtles and small snapping turtles. Their living habits are basically the same. They are usually gentle and not aggressive in the water, but they become aggressive once they reach the mainland. Bite fiercely, more aggressive. Although large alligator turtles are huge in size, they can quickly turn their heads to attack other animals, while small alligator turtles can turn their heads and turn around to find the target of attack and even bite. The food habits of crocodile turtles are relatively mixed and carnivorous. Their food mainly consists of fish, shrimps, frogs, salamanders, small snakes, ducks, water birds, aquatic plants, and fallen fruits. Crocodile turtles also eat more Likes to exercise and catch food at night.
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