How to raise tortoises, what to eat, and how much water to put in them

Tortoises are representatives of a group of tropical reptiles. These animals need to move and live in bright, soft light, as well as an appropriate amount of warm water, comfortable temperatures, a clean environment and a suitable diet. Here are some tortoise care tips:

1. Water environment

   - Turtles are amphibious and reptiles that need to stay in a water environment for a certain period of time. The depth of the water is recommended to be between 1/3 and 1/2 of the turtle body size. The temperature of the water should not be too high or too low, preferably between 26 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius.

2. Food choices

   - The food of tortoises can be various vegetables and fruits, aquatic plants and appropriate amounts of protein feed and fish. It should be noted that tortoises are herbivorous reptiles, and carnivorous food should be limited.

3. Turtle house environment

   - Designing a suitable turtle house environment for tortoises requires taking into account indoor temperature, lighting and ventilation. The indoor temperature should be controlled between 26°C and 32°C, with sufficient sunlight during the day and the wavelength of light between 580nm and 610nm.

4. Pay attention to cleanliness 

   - Tortoises breed latently in feces and can easily cause certain infectious diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to clean up food and feces and other residues every day, and keep drinking water clean and hygienic. Turtle houses also need to be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected once a month.

Overall, tortoises are reptiles that require patience and careful care. When providing a suitable water environment for the tortoise, providing food regularly and taking care of the tortoise daily, good observation and detailed care must be ensured. If you have any questions about feeding, hygiene, and health details that you need help with, talk to a professional reptile veterinarian or service provider.

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