Black-necked turtles are raised in shallow water. Black-necked turtles live in streams in subtropical hills and mountain forests. The black-necked turtle moves clumsily, crawls slowly, has a gentle temperament, and does not actively harm people. Black-necked turtles like warmth and are afraid of cold, and cannot live in low-temperature environments for long periods of time. The suitable temperature is 25℃, and hibernation occurs when the ambient temperature is around 18℃.

Cultivation of black-necked turtles

1. Suitable temperature: Black-necked turtles like warmth and are afraid of cold. If you want to raise black-necked turtles well, it is best to adjust the water temperature Control it at around 25℃.

2. Eating habits: When raising black-necked turtles, fresh bait should be mixed with turtle feed, so that the black-necked turtles will be healthier.

3. Feeding frequency: To avoid overfeeding, feed once every 1 to 2 days.

4. Water level: Because black-necked turtles are not very good at swimming, the depth of the water should not exceed 5 cm, and a dry highland for basking should be built at one end of the habitat.

5. Lighting: Black-necked turtles in the natural environment bask on logs and stones. In the artificial environment, the temperature of the illuminated area should be maintained at around 32 degrees.

6. Supplementing nutrients: Calcium is very important for the black-necked turtle. Don’t forget to supplement it with calcium. You can usually sprinkle calcium powder on the food for the black-necked turtle to eat.