Central Asian tortoise - not a pet, as many believe.This wild reptile breeders in captivity is extremely rare, and in general a bad adaptation syndrome, or disadaptatsii, is one of the most common causes of death.And maybe externally your turtle will look quite normal, it is not a reason to stop worrying.
In general, experts insist that the Central Asian tortoise belongs to the class of reptiles, which are adapted quite individually.For example, some of them with pleasure and without any consequences can drink milk, and others after such a delicacy die within days, unable to cope with bouts of acute colitis.Some reptiles of this species easily tolerate several months of hibernation in captivity, while others receive severe and often incompatible with life disease of the kidneys and lungs.
Living Central Asian turtle, usually in the terrarium or the owners allow them to move freely around the apartment, providing an opportunity to choose a more suitable conditions.At first glance, the second method seems more humane, mainly because it excludes the negative impact of a relatively small volume and the closed space of the terrarium.
However, according to zoologists, cons of this "free" content is much higher.
are just a few:
- is dark;
- high concentration of dust;
- increased allergic background;
- risk of injury;
- lack of opportunities to dig the ground;
- Instead of nibbling it necessary for the development of an abrasive material, such an animal would be forced to collect from the floor, garbage, small items, or wool other pets;
- Central Asian tortoise - a reptile that just need to hibernate, and for this it needs to provide a specific location and create a whole list of conditions.
agree that it is quite difficult.
So, if your house had such a charming favorite of how Central Asian tortoise, a list of conditions necessary to remember that you, as the owner, are obliged to provide it:
1. Terrarium .For mid-sized reptiles, and it is usually 7-12 cm, it will be enough in the terrarium 60-100 liters.If you have a home to several animals, the optimum length of the "house" turtle must in 2-3 times the length of the largest of its inhabitants.
2. As heating can use a usual light bulb, for example, a table.It is quite able to provide uniform heating.Temperature range: 25-35 ° C.
3. drinker and pan for swimming.If the Central Asian tortoise lives in captivity, it can not just be happy to drink water, but also to take a bath.As for bathing and for drinking water is used at room temperature, although once a month and it is recommended to use the warm bath temperature of up to 35 degrees to help cleanse the intestine and stimulate appetite appearance.And do not forget to wipe dry your pet, so as not to chill it from the random draft.
4. As soil - a mixture of rounded pebbles and sifted earth, gravel or river.The layer thickness should not exceed 3-10 cm.
5. Shelter .As a rule, it can be constructed from sawn inverted box with a hole for entrance.
6. feeder (plates, bowls, ditch), which do not place directly on the lamp, and feed it to be as much as will be enough for 2-3 hours.
7. Spraying animal from a spray - a procedure mandatory for all adult reptiles, but be careful that the soil in the terrarium at the same time does not get wet and the humidity was low.
8. Food - finely chopped mixture, which includes fruits, vegetables, herbs (lawn grass, clover, dandelions, mother and stepmother, plantain), berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries).In winter, a power problem becomes more acute, so it is recommended to use different kinds of additives (mineral, vitamin, protein).
