Introduction to the species of the red-bellied short-necked turtle (confirmed introduction)
Red-bellied short-necked turtle The turtle's population is depleted and it is currently an endangered protected species. This turtle species is very strictly protected in its native Australia, so the number of red-bellied short-necked turtles sold domestically is very small. Some conservationists are engaged in artificial breeding of related turtle species. I hope that in the near future, we can witness the behavior of changing turtle species.
Chinese name:Red-bellied short-necked turtle
Alias:Yuanao turtle, red-striped turtle, red-bellied side-necked turtle
English name:Red- bellied Short-necked Turtle
Latin name:Emydura subglobosa
< strong>Order: Suborder Pleuronecked Turtles
Family: Sphiridae
Genus:Australia
Geographic distribution:New Guinea, Australasia (general name for Australia, New Zealand and the surrounding South Pacific Islands).
Customs: The Yuan'ao turtle likes warmth and is afraid of cold, and 23~30 degrees is a suitable temperature. It is dormant below 15 degrees, and it is deep dormant at 5 degrees. The round turtle is a highly aquatic turtle and rarely leaves the water except for basking in the sun and building nests. They are very basking in the sun and will stay in the sun or under a heating lamp for full hours. The round turtle has a gentle nature, is lively and active, and can be housed with other gentle aquatic turtles.
Growth method:Oviparous. The laying period is from September to November every year, and there are usually 5 eggs.
Physical characteristics:The carapace is medium gray to charcoal gray without markings. The ventral sides of the plastron, nail bridge, and nail margin are distinctly bright gray and pink.
Size of adult turtle: Usually no more than 8 to 9 inches.
Distinguishing between males and females:Male turtles are smaller than female turtles, have a larger notch on the rear edge of the plastron, and have a longer tail. The opposite is true for female turtles. It can be distinguished only if it is above 10CM.
Food habits: Omnivore, worms, lean beef, liver, fish, snails and shrimps, and occasionally some green vegetables like lettuce and pumpkin , fruits, etc.
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