Brazilian turtles can drown. They are amphibians. They breathe with their lungs and cannot stay in the water for a long time. They need to swim to the surface to breathe from time to time. Many breeders choose to raise Brazilian turtles in deep water for beauty. Although the viewing effect is better when the water level is high, if you stay in the water for a long time, you will drown. Therefore, when raising Brazilian turtles, the water level should not be too high. You can also put some stones or wooden boards, which can help them quickly reach the surface to breathe.
What is the appropriate water level for Brazilian turtles?
The suitable water level for Brazilian tortoises is 20-30 cm, and it can also be determined according to the size of the tortoise. If the tortoise is larger, the water level can cover the back, so that they can leak out of the water and breathe fresh air by gently tiptoeing. If the turtles are small, the water level can be adjusted to leak out of the back so they can breathe as soon as they lift their heads.
Do Brazilian turtles bite?
Brazilian tortoises will bite, but small Brazilian tortoises do not bite. Because the Brazilian tortoise is lively, although it is not as fierce as the snapping turtle, it will also attack the intruder. And they are relatively daring, and they will try it on unknown objects. However, their bite force is not strong, and they are generally released after being bitten. If they are bitten and injured, they can be disinfected with iodophor.
