The need to raise turtles together depends on the species. If they are grass tortoises, flower tortoises, Brazilian tortoises and other docile tortoise species that do not like to fight, as long as the breeding container is sufficient, you can raise 2 or 3 turtles. If it is a turtle with a fierce personality and strong territorial awareness, such as snapping turtle, map fish, painted turtle, etc., even if there is enough space, it is best to only keep one turtle, so as to avoid fights.

Notes on mixed breeding of turtles:

1. Varieties

If we want to raise turtles mixedly, we must first understand these What species are the turtles and do they have the same living habits? If they are turtles of the same species, that's fine. If they are different species, with greatly different habits and different environmental requirements, if we force them to be mixed together, something will definitely happen. In addition, highly aggressive turtles such as snapping turtles and egg turtles are not suitable for mixed breeding. If relatively gentle turtles are mixed with them, the safety of these turtles is not guaranteed, even if they are mixed with the same species. Not safe.

2. Stocking density

Another condition for polyculture is that the space should be large and the stocking density should be low. If the breeding space is large enough and the turtles have enough space for activities, the chances of fighting over food and territory will be greatly reduced. At the same time, the space is large enough, which is also conducive to keeping the environment stable and clean, and the chance of the turtle getting sick will also be reduced.

3. Body size

Another important issue that needs to be considered in mixed breeding is body size. It is not recommended to mix turtles with large body sizes. There is a common phenomenon of individual suppression in animal populations, and turtles are no exception. Larger turtles will seize more living space and compete for more food resources, which will suppress the growth of smaller turtles. Even if we raise turtles of the same species, same age, and same size, during the breeding process, we will find that some turtles grow faster and faster, while others grow slower and slower. This is the natural law of survival of the fittest. In addition, in addition to being suppressed in growth, small turtles are also in danger of life at any time. They are bitten to death during fights, trampled and drowned when stacking Arhats, etc.

4. Individual personality

“When people pass a hundred, they come in all shapes and sizes”, and the same is true for turtles. Some turtles are quiet and gentle by nature and don't like fighting, while others are restless, fierce and aggressive. In the process of raising turtles, we must pay attention to the personality characteristics of each turtle. If we find turtles that are extremely fond of fighting and are aggressive, we must isolate them in time to avoid tragedies.