family of sea turtles, the inhabitants of the tropical seas, has 6 species.Conventionally, these reptiles can be divided into the Pacific and Atlantic.But they differ from each other a little, and the history of life on Earth is similar.
green sea turtle.General description
The largest species - green turtle (photo below).Some individuals giant weigh about 450 kg, but usually their body weight of about 200 kg.The length of the low, rounded-oval carapace ranges from 70 to 150 cm. The carapace is covered with shields, cover each other and lying nearby.The forelimbs of fins with one claw indispensable for swimming.On a small head are large eyes.Carapace (so-called dorsal part of the shell) can be olive green or dark brown with yellowish spots, painting his fickle.The ventral part of the shell is yellowish or white.
green sea turtle, unfortunately, also called a soup.It is for the delicious meat and famous turtle soup kill these animals.Hunting for turtle continues throughout.In places where the water green turtle dwells, its meat is eaten and fed to the pigs.Because the shells are made crafts and souvenirs.In the course are even bone plates are not as high quality.Eggs are eaten fresh or added to pastries.Therefore, even if the turtle meat is exported to markets in large cities and in other countries, many species of animals are constantly under threat of extinction.
reproduction of sea turtles
the age of 10 turtles reach maturity.For mating animals overcome hundreds of miles across the ocean.They swim to his native land, where were born.Mating occurs in the sea, a short distance from the shore.
After mating, the female digs a hole on the bank in the sand and lays in it from 100 to 200 eggs.Laying a green sea turtle sand closes, thus protecting from predators, direct sun and heat.Small turtles emerge from the eggs in the 40-72 day.Open the shell of the egg tooth to help them, which will disappear in the first hours or days of life.
hatched turtles in a hurry to get to the water, struggling working flippers.Kids, unlike adults, very agile.This is a crucial moment of the beginning of their life, because on the way turtles are particularly vulnerable to birds, snakes, rodents.But in the sea they are also in danger - sharks, dolphins, predatory fish are not averse to eat cubs sea turtle.
device pool for captivity
The content is only possible with high sea water temperatures between 22 and 26 ° C.After all, the nature of the green sea turtle lives in the warm tropical seas, and only comes out to lay their eggs on land.The size of the swimming pool with sea water must be large as adult reptiles have a large size and they need a lot of swimming space.The optimal form of the pool - a round, its surface should be smooth, silicone jointing closed.
Good filtration, and in certain circumstances, and the partial replacement of the water to stabilize the pH value are required, due to the very intensive metabolism of sea turtles.Pool cleaning by aspiration of food debris and excreta should be regular.Before being placed in a pool of new individuals they must inspect.
Adult reptiles are herbivorous and feed on algae and grass, but when young turtles eat animals such as crabs, sponges, jellyfish, worms and snails.When choosing a diet for feeding sea turtles should pay attention to the prevention of water pollution.So, do not use very soft meat of cod, herring, fat, lettuce.Shrimp, lean sea fish, seaweed or spinach - is an appropriate food for sea turtles.
