How to raise alligator turtles in winter?

The alligator turtle originates from the Mississippi River Basin in North America and the southern and central regions of the United States. It is one of the most famous snapping turtles in the world. It is also the oldest living reptile and one of the largest freshwater turtles in the world. So is it difficult to raise alligator turtles, and how should we raise them?

Alligator turtles

Overall, raising alligator turtles is very simple. Because alligator turtles have strong environmental adaptability, they can live normally in an environment of 2-38 degrees Celsius. They are not afraid of heat in summer and cold in winter. Therefore, the success rate of breeding alligator turtles is also quite high. Of course, raising alligator turtles is not something you can do casually. The process of raising alligator turtles still requires mastering certain methods and skills.

Whether you are raising a large alligator turtle or a small alligator turtle, you must first prepare a spacious and comfortable living environment for it. It is necessary to change the water regularly, disinfect the large pond where alligator turtles are kept, maintain a healthy and hygienic breeding environment, and prevent alligator turtles from contracting diseases.

In addition, keepers need to prepare healthy and suitable food for the alligator turtle based on its living habits and dietary characteristics. Crocodile turtles have mixed food habits and are carnivorous. When raising them in captivity, you can prepare them with small fish, shrimps, snails, clams, insects, earthworms, silkworm pupae, fly maggots, mealworms, various livestock and poultry offal and scraps, and puffed feed. Wait for food, and then feed it with some fresh vegetables and fruits.

Feeding alligator turtles requires regular, quantitative and fixed times every day. And the feeding time should be adjusted according to seasonal climate changes. Generally speaking, in early spring and early winter, feed once a day at noon. From late spring to late autumn is the peak feeding season, feed twice a day. Feed 40% at 9 a.m. and 60% in the evening. The food should be fed in a fixed place, and the food should be eaten within 1.5 hours. If the alligator turtle really can't finish it, the owner can feed less food next time. At the same time, the food fed to alligator turtles should be cut into small pieces, hard food should be soaked to soften it first, and spoiled and rotten food should not be used.