What is the Mediter of Turtle?
Mediterranean turtle is a species of coastal areas of France, Italy, Greece, Eastern Europe and North Africa. These turtles are commonly maintained as pets in Europe, especially in Britain. Most species of Mediterranean turtles, including Hermann's turtle and tortoises, are endangered species and are usually commercially traded only by a breeder of licenses who keep prisoners breeding. They can grow to an average length of 8 to 9 inches (16 to 20 centimeters), with most species growing larger than males. When they take care of it, they can live up to 100 years.
Most experts recommend keeping the Mediterranean turtle in the outdoor cover, if possible, because these reptiles generally need enough space for exercise. The outdoor station that offers turtle protection from predators and prevents its escape is usually considered ideal. The station should generally be about 5 feet (1.52 meters) and 10 feet wide (3.05 meters). The walls of the station should be between 12 and 18 inches (30.5 to 45.7 centimeters) High and should be extended by at least 6 inches (15.2 centimeters) below the ground surface to prevent the turtle from digging in the escape tunnel.
The station should contain a closed area where the turtle can hide. The turtle will also need a recessed water bowl of no more than 4 inches (10 centimeters) deep. Leaves and sand can help increase the stimulation of the environment for the turtle.
These pets will usually be hibernation during the colder months of the year. Enthusiasts are usually recommended to avoid feeding the Mediterranean turtle for about six weeks before it gets into hibernation at the end of autumn. As soon as the turtle goes into hibernation, it can be placed in a box half -filled with dead leaves or strips of paper.
Box is usually placed in an outer box, which should generally be verified against the invasion predators, especially rodents. The depth of hibernation should be ideally maintainedEmployed at temperatures between 39.2 ° and 46.4 ° Fahrenheit (4 ° to 8 ° C) for the whole winter, or until the hibernation is completed. Turtles that wake up early
In the wild, the Mediterranean turtle usually leaves. The right diet is considered necessary for reptile health. Many common garden plants such as clover, dandelion, bananas and chickweed are good food for the Mediterranean turtle. Salad green or small amounts of raw fruits and vegetables can be replaced when wild greens are not unavailable. These reptiles usually benefit from adding calcium accessory to their meal, two or three times a week.