Saltwater turtles

Saltwater turtles are also called watermelon turtles. The reason why it is called such a cute name is because the pattern on its carapace is very similar to a watermelon. The saltwater turtle is the most unattractive turtle species in the genus of turtles. However, there will be certain changes during the growth period. The male is in The head will be bright red during the growth period.

1. Appearance characteristics of saltwater cement turtles

Saltwater cement Painted turtles are the larger species of freshwater turtles. The length of the carapace can be up to 76cm, mostly over 2.5kg. Light gray or brown, with a higher central bulge, wide at the front and narrow at the back, in an oval shape. There are thick black stripes in the center of the carapace, like watermelon patterns, and there are large black freckles on each edge shield. The rear edge of the carapace is serrated. The plastron is light yellow, narrow and long.

The saltwater cement-colored tortoise shell bridge is light yellow and wide. The head is gray or brown with a thick stripe in the center, and the complexion varies depending on gender. The eye sockets and face are black, and the snout is upturned and black. The neck is brownish gray, with no notch in the center of the upper jaw. The hands and feet are gray and black, with webbed toes. The tail is short.

Two. Identification of male and female saltwater turtles

Salty The appearance of cement painted turtles will be different during the growth season. The top of the female turtle's head is brown-olive, the stripes on the top of the head are brown, and the tail is short. The male turtle has a gray head, bright red stripes on the top of the head, and a long tail. During the non-growing season, the top of the male turtle's head is brownish-red and his face is darker.

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