South American snake-necked turtle

The South American snake-necked turtle is the Argentine snake-necked turtle. Snake-necked turtles have always been a popular species of turtle. However, because they are small in number and difficult to raise, many people want to raise them but do not try to raise them. South American snake-necked turtles are expensive in the market.

Chinese name: South American snake-necked turtle

Special Number:Nail-necked turtle, Argentine snake-necked turtle

English name:South American snake-necked turtle

Latin name:Hydromedusa tectifera

Kingdom:Animals Kingdom

Phylum:Chordata

Subphylum : Subphylum Vertebrate

Class: Class Reptile

Subclass: Anaplas

Order: Turtles

Family: Ophiopodidae

Genus: Fisheryx< /p>

Species:South American snake-necked turtle

Geographical distribution:Northern Argentina , Uruguay, Paraguay, and southern Brazil.

Growth method: Oviparous.

Customs: When they are chasing food, they are very similar to leaf turtles. When they see food, they will suddenly rush forward and grab it. Food and water swallowed. For them, this way of foraging is a kind of enjoyment. Therefore, live fish should be used as feed. No need to be in the sun often.

Physical characteristics:The cervical scutes of most common turtles are extremely small, located between the first and second marginal scutes. However, in South America The fishing turtle is unusual in that it has a larger cervical scute, located behind the first and second marginal scutes and in front of the first vertebral scute. The bright color and ever-changing stripes on its head and neck are one of the reasons why turtles are so popular among pet owners.

Food habits: Likes to eat fish and shrimp, and occasionally delivers a small amount of artificial feed.

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