Trachemons, the care and maintenance of which are not difficult, are freshwater animals that are not common in our area. However, she can live quite comfortably at home. Of course, certain conditions should be created for this. The peculiarity of this animal is that it can live in almost any body of water, it does not need to buy expensive food with special additives for it, and it is also able to withstand substantial temperature changes.
If you have settled red-eared turtles, care and maintenance require not only the creation of optimal living conditions, but also proper feeding, although they are not essential in food. So, to begin with, we will deal with the place of residence of these
cute animals. Make sure that the terrarium is properly equipped. Naturally, there should be water in it, since the turtle likes to swim. Inside the terrarium there should be several islands on which the animal can climb and rest. For example, they can be made from a pile of stones, ladders, or you can build something like a river bank.
If you have red-eared turtles, care and maintenance require a sufficiently large capacity in which the animal can feel free and comfortable. Both land and water are an indispensable element of the terrarium. The liquid should not be chlorinated or treated with any disinfectants. However, it is important to maintain the correct pH of the water. Naturally, the tank should be equipped with additional sources of ultraviolet light, as well as liquid filters.
If you have red-eared turtles, care and maintenance provide for the correct installation of equipment in the terrarium. Try to fix it so that the animal does not reach it with its paws. Otherwise, it just breaks it. All optional accessories must be very durable and stable.
The conditions for keeping red-eared turtles do not differ in any way. It should be noted that with a properly created microclimate, the animal does not fall into hibernation, as happens in the wild. However, you must provide him with normal summer
daylight hours, otherwise the turtle will necessarily react to its decrease in lethargy. At the same time, try to feed her correctly and fully. If the decrease in activity progresses, then show the animal to the veterinarian. You can’t buy and then let go of the turtle or give it to young children instead of a toy. In this case, she will quickly die.
If you still have eared turtles, feeding should be done regularly. The diet of the animal includes specialized feed with vitamin supplements, fruits, as well as gammarus (a mixture of very small crustaceans, which is very useful for the animal). Now in pet stores you can buy a balanced diet for turtles, which includes both natural components and biological additives that contribute to the proper development of the animal and strengthen its health.