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Messaggio inserito da jcdenton
Grazie mille Sombrero. Accolgo i vostri consigli, ho modificato i giorni di digiuno e le quantità di cibo. Grazie mille ancora per i complimenti e per i consigli.
I would like to add something about diet of Soft-shelled Turtles in captivity, as follows:
They are very carnivorous from birth and are able to deliver a painful bite if the caregiver does not exhibit caution. They are also lightning fast as befits a carnivorous species. In nature a large part of their diet is crayfish and water insects, as well as carrion, fish and occasional plant material. They take readily to commercial trout or catfish food. You can feed young, rapidly growing turtles small portions every day or larger portions every other day. The adults - twice a week.
Additional calcium supplementation is essential. Powdered calcium can be sprinkled all foods or placed inside of food items. It is suggested that one use calcium supplemented with vitamin D3 if the animal is being maintained indoors and calcium without D3 if it is outdoors. Provision of a cuttlefish bone, which can be gnawed if desired, is also recommended. Addition of multivitamins if a commercially prepared turtle diet and/or live fish are NOT used is essential for proper fat metabolism. The freezing process for fish destroys the vitamin E which is an important component for maintaining a healthy Soft-shell turtles.
Anyway, there are many good breeders of Water Turtles in Tarta Club Italia, and you can always get very good and proven redommendation by their side. AlleeHali is keeping the same species like you, and he could be helpfull anytime!
Yours sincerely, Marco
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