How to know the age of Trionyx sinensis and whether it is pregnant?

Look at the abdominal armor: to judge the age of Chinese turtles, you can turn their bodies over and observe the markings on their abdomen. Generally speaking, there are several circles of markings on the abdominal nail, which means it has been growing for several years. This method of judging age is intuitive and most breeders will choose it. Look at the size: breeders can also judge by their size. Turtle grows slowly and can only grow 2-3 cm a year. The breeder can judge by the length of the carapace.

1. How do you know the age of Trionyx sinensis 1? Look at the abdominal armor: If the breeder wants to know the age of the soft-shelled turtle, he can turn them over and look at the markings on the abdomen. Under normal circumstances, there are several circles on the navel to indicate age. This method of judging age is more accurate and intuitive, and most turtles can choose this method to judge the specific age.

2, look at the body shape: if their long lines are not clear, the breeder needs to judge their age according to their body shape. Turtles grow slowly, only about 2-3 cm long a year. Breeders can measure the length of their carapace to determine their approximate age. Although this method can judge the age, it is influenced by the feeding method, so the data is not completely accurate.

Second, how do you know if the grass turtle is pregnant? After the turtle is pregnant, its personality will become more violent, and its appetite and activity will also decrease. In the second trimester of pregnancy, their lower body will have some white secretions. In the later stage, they will look around for suitable land or sand to lay eggs, and when they find it, they will dig holes with their claws. The breeder can touch the position of the abdominal cavity of their hind legs with their hands. If there is something round and hard, it means they are pregnant.