Turtles, small and slow-paced creatures, have gradually taken their place in people's daily lives. It can be seen from the price of turtles that have been hyped in recent years that there is still a market for pet turtles, otherwise there will be no value for speculation. It is now not only a member of the family, but also the best partner for us to learn patience, responsibility and love. However, not everyone is familiar with the way to get along with turtles. Only after raising turtles can I understand that these long-lived little guys are sometimes so fragile.
Inadvertently raising a few turtles to death is no stranger to our turtle friends. Naturally, as our pet breeding, turtles definitely need a certain amount of environment creation and breeding management. Of course, there are also some taboo behaviors that they don't like and that we as owners need to avoid. Otherwise, it may really ignore you, be full of hatred for you, and may go west to show you directly.
First, don't flip the turtle's shell. This hard shell is both a safe haven and a status symbol for the turtle. Every flip may cause unnecessary disturbance and damage to it. So, let's treat every inch of it with respect.
If you gently scratch its carapace, it will react. In addition, the shell of the turtle is connected to the internal organs in the body. If it turns over a lot, and the turtle falls, it's not good for it. The turtle with internal injuries is unpredictable in life and death.
Second, turtles should not be disturbed when eating. Imagine how unpleasant it would be for a turtle to be engrossed in enjoying a meal only to be interrupted by a sudden noise. So, while it's eating, keep quiet so that it can enjoy every bite of food with peace of mind. Some individuals are very timid, and if you scare them into eating, they may not eat for a long time.
However, some turtles are bold and accustomed to your presence, so it is no problem for you to watch them eat at this time.
Third, don't change the turtle's living environment frequently. A stable environment is essential for turtles, and too frequent changes can make them uneasy. It is our responsibility as owners to create a quiet, stable home for it. Constantly changing the environment in which turtles are kept is one of the causes of the turtle's stress response.
Turtles with stress reactions, if they don't have good relief, will slowly fail. It really won't be able to pay attention to you anymore.
Fourth, be gentle with turtles. They can't speak, but they can feel our emotions just as well. Sometimes, we will see the action of the merchant catching the turtle and throwing the turtle, and the amplitude is large, as if there is no pity. But it's not good, for us breeders, rough behavior will only make them feel frightened and upset, and gentle attitude will make them more willing to approach us.
Fifth, never ignore the health of your turtle. Observing the health status of the turtle is also a respect and responsibility for the life of the turtle. Only a healthy turtle can accompany us for a longer time.
Of course, in addition to these five taboos, we also need to pay attention to the turtle's breeding environment, diet and other aspects. Keeping the environment clean, avoiding bacterial growth, and providing ample space for turtles to move around are all key to ensuring a healthy growth of turtles.
Getting along with turtles is a kind of science, which requires us to learn and experience it with our hearts. Only by truly understanding and respecting their needs and habits can we establish a harmonious relationship with them. Getting along with the turtle is not a matter of one or two years, and in terms of its lifespan, it is also a double-digit number of years, and you have to do your duty.