The most distinctive feature of long-necked turtles is their long necks. Unlike other turtles, they cannot retract their heads into their shells, but can only position their long necks sideways between their carapace and plastron. They look very cute, are relatively easy to care for, and are excellent water animals. Why aren't long-necked turtles kept? How can you care for a long-necked turtle?

Long-necked turtles are quite gluttonous and love fish. Like other turtles, they are carnivorous, and only eat meat. They won't eat turtle food. You can feed them fish, shrimp, and raw beef. Avoid feeding them too much raw pork, as it's greasy and can affect water quality and health. They will also eat crickets, loaches, and snails. High-quality turtle food should also be fed regularly, as it contains the calcium they need. Just don't use it as a staple food. Calcium supplements used on other land turtles can also be fed to long-necked turtles. In short, feed them animal-based foods and use other supplements as supplements.

Because long-necked turtles have a voracious appetite and grow rapidly, it's recommended to prepare a larger enclosure and a sunbathing platform for them to bask in the sun, which is beneficial for their health. When keeping them at home, pay attention to the temperature, maintaining it between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. Since long-necked turtles spend a lot of time in water, they have high water quality requirements. Regular care, such as water irrigating, water changes, and filtration, is essential. The pH level should not be too high. Long-necked turtles thrive in acidic water, which has a good antibacterial effect. The water temperature should be kept above 20 degrees Celsius. Long-necked turtles are tropical turtles and do not hibernate.

Would you like to raise such an adorable long-necked turtle?