Introduction
Golden - headed Box Turtle (), is a Chinese medicinal, ornamental and higher academic value of rare turtles Golden - headed Box Turtle (), is a Chinese medicinal, ornamental and higher academic value of rare turtles . this turtle until 1988 have Chinese scholars based in Anhui obtained specimens of new species and named it this turtle until 1988 have Chinese scholars based in Anhui obtained specimens of new species and named it .
has only been recorded from southern Anhui province of China in some mountainous areas, like living in the clear water of the rivulet, hidden in the daytime or under stone slabs, the night - time activities, carnivorous has only been recorded from southern Anhui province of China in some mountainous areas, like living in the clear water of the rivulet, hidden in the daytime or under stone slabs, the night - time activities, carnivorous .
Basic Information
Golden - headed Box Turtle in the literature under the name: Golden - headed Box Turtle Latin name: Alias: beetles, splint turtle, tortoise, known in English as well as yellow: Golden - taxonomic status: the family, genus Cuora flavomarginata, Cuora aurocapitata Golden - headed Box Turtle in the literature under the name: Golden - headed Box Turtle Latin name: Alias: beetles, splint turtle, tortoise, known in English as well as yellow: Golden - taxonomic status: the family, genus Cuora flavomarginata, Cuora aurocapitata . species protection level: in the CITES Appendix II distribution: The distribution of the Anhui Wannan Area species protection level: in the CITES Appendix II distribution: The distribution of the Anhui Wannan Area .
reproductive modes: breeding season in late July to early August, only spawn once a year, can be produced in two batches, each batch producing 2 reproductive modes: breeding season in late July to early August, only spawn once a year, can be produced in two batches, each batch producing 2 . egg milk - white, oval,egg with a diameter of 40 mm * 21mm, weighs 12 g about egg milk - white, oval,egg with a diameter of 40 mm * 21mm, weighs 12 g about .
habits: The life of a ravine through hilly terrain or in mountainous areas of relatively clear water pool within the barrow, but also from the water near the bushes in the habits: The life of a ravine through hilly terrain or in mountainous areas of relatively clear water pool within the barrow, but also from the water near the bushes in the . Mating: Captivity, and small fish, shrimp, snail, tadpole, etc, and a small amount of plant - eating Mating: Captivity, and small fish, shrimp, snail, tadpole, etc, and a small amount of plant - eating .
Habit
Golden - headed Box Turtle grown yixian Qingxi River upstream of the Hongxing Township of Xiangxi, with River and Forest Creek, a growth region, native to mountainous areas in southern China's Anhui Province Golden - headed Box Turtle grown yixian Qingxi River upstream of the Hongxing Township of Xiangxi, with River and Forest Creek, a growth region, native to mountainous areas in southern China's Anhui Province . mainly inhabit in the dense vegetation or on the side of the slot of the stone and mountain streams, hiding in the daytime or under stone slabs, deep, night outings for foraging, is a carnivorous mainly inhabit in the dense vegetation or on the side of the slot of the stone and mountain streams, hiding in the daytime or under stone slabs, deep, night outings for foraging, is a carnivorous .
annually of 4 - 11 months, 11 months after entering a hibernation period annually of 4 - 11 months, 11 months after entering a hibernation period . females shall be over the age of sexual maturity in about four eggs, hatchability and about 50% females shall be over the age of sexual maturity in about four eggs, hatchability and about 50% .
due to strict growth,Reproduction and fertility is weak demand for its survival and with a small amount of one of the major factors which due to strict growth,Reproduction and fertility is weak demand for its survival and with a small amount of one of the major factors which . tortoise in 1988, first discovered and named as new species in 1992 tortoise in 1988, first discovered and named as new species in 1992 .
Anhui listed as wildlife under first class protection Anhui listed as wildlife under first class protection . due to discover later, not included in the list of protected animals in China due to discover later, not included in the list of protected animals in China .
Hongxing Township of Qingxi River upstream, Yang Yang Lin of Xiangxi to the pier, the pier by Yang Chuan Yi with the bridge to the village of the same, with the bridge to the village of Daxing Village, Lin Lin Creek was once all capture or likely distribution of Cuora aurocapitata, but 2002 was found to be 2 only after it had not seen their tracks or reporter Hongxing Township of Qingxi River upstream, Yang Yang Lin of Xiangxi to the pier, the pier by Yang Chuan Yi with the bridge to the village of the same, with the bridge to the village of Daxing Village, Lin Lin Creek was once all capture or likely distribution of Cuora aurocapitata, but 2002 was found to be 2 only after it had not seen their tracks or reporter .
Feature
dark brown carapace, raised ridge portions are relatively flat, with ridges, long 78 - 127mm (male), 109 - 152 mm (female) dark brown carapace, raised ridge portions are relatively flat, with ridges, long 78 - 127mm (male), 109 - 152 mm (female) . plastron is yellow, the scutellum has substantially symmetrical left and right of the Great Dark Spot, its anterior and posterior ligaments connected to the nail, can be completely closed to the carapace plastron is yellow, the scutellum has substantially symmetrical left and right of the Great Dark Spot, its anterior and posterior ligaments connected to the nail, can be completely closed to the carapace .
head and golden yellow on the head side of a slightly yellowish brown, with black striae head and golden yellow on the head side of a slightly yellowish brown, with black striae . 2 Chinese endemic species 2 Chinese endemic species .
carapace length (male 78 - 127, 109 - 152 carapace length (male 78 - 127, 109 - 152 . females carapaces of ridge, the ridge portion is relatively flat, the midline of a ridge prism; the plastron is large, rounded out the front and the rear end, to the ligament and the carapace is connected to the breast shield between the ligament,ventral two halves can be completely closed to the carapace, and the anal shield is longest, shortest brachial Shield females carapaces of ridge, the ridge portion is relatively flat, the midline of a ridge prism; the plastron is large, rounded out the front and the rear end, to the ligament and the carapace is connected to the breast shield between the ligament,ventral two halves can be completely closed to the carapace, and the anal shield is longest, shortest brachial Shield .
head of moderate size, on the back of the head, a smooth, slightly protruding from a kiss on the beak to beak, lower beak to beak and short weak limbs head of moderate size, on the back of the head, a smooth, slightly protruding from a kiss on the beak to beak, lower beak to beak and short weak limbs ., is back to imbricate scales, 5 forelimb claw, the claw 4 of hind - limb, finger webbing between toes , is back to imbricate scales, 5 forelimb claw, the claw 4 of hind - limb, finger webbing between toes .
developed tail is short, conical shape, is rolled by a pair of scales under the tail, with a median longitudinal groove developed tail is short, conical shape, is rolled by a pair of scales under the tail, with a median longitudinal groove . brown carapace, The Shield and the vicinity thereof, the colour depth of hatchlings in the second pair of ribs of the lower edge of the shield there is a small brown spot, into the corresponding sites in the body with a pale spot; the plastron is yellow, with a few openings are symmetrically arranged for the Great Dark Spot brown carapace, The Shield and the vicinity thereof, the colour depth of hatchlings in the second pair of ribs of the lower edge of the shield there is a small brown spot, into the corresponding sites in the body with a pale spot; the plastron is yellow, with a few openings are symmetrically arranged for the Great Dark Spot .
head and golden yellow on the head side with a hint of cinnamon, has three fine black head and golden yellow on the head side with a hint of cinnamon, has three fine black .
Breeding Factor
a mature decision Cuora aurocapitata males typically only reaching a weight of 120 g of the above, i.e. reached sexual maturity, will chase the female behavior, but to do good for the Chinese threekeeled, 150 grams northern breeders reflecting the body weight reaches or exceeds 150 grams, and have no courtship behavior, did not seem mature, because the indoor and the outdoor temperature is very low, breeders are usually adopted heating method, the tortoise cannot enter a state of hibernation, and Shang northern breeders reflecting the body weight reaches or exceeds 150 grams, and have no courtship behavior, did not seem mature, because the indoor and the outdoor temperature is very low, breeders are usually adopted heating method, the tortoise cannot enter a state of hibernation, and Shang .
feeding, scientific studies show that non - hibernating tortoises, endocrine system disorders, caused by the less secretion of gonadotropin secretion or not,This results in an increase of turtles have been piling on the pounds but gonadal growth or development is not the case, so the tortoise weighing more than 150 grams feeding, scientific studies show that non - hibernating tortoises, endocrine system disorders, caused by the less secretion of gonadotropin secretion or not,This results in an increase of turtles have been piling on the pounds but gonadal growth or development is not the case, so the tortoise weighing more than 150 grams . after estrus female Golden - headed Box Turtle generally under the age of sexual maturity of 15 years old, weighing over 500 grams after estrus female Golden - headed Box Turtle generally under the age of sexual maturity of 15 years old, weighing over 500 grams .
field taking into account all the conditions are far more harsh than man - made environment, so the wild golden - headed box turtle sex - mature age of might, a little more than 15 years raising decent field taking into account all the conditions are far more harsh than man - made environment, so the wild golden - headed box turtle sex - mature age of might, a little more than 15 years raising decent . as female Golden - headed Box Turtle generally before age 30 can normally lay egg as female Golden - headed Box Turtle generally before age 30 can normally lay egg .
which kept life not lower than 40 Years which kept life not lower than 40 Years . II, hibernating conditions in natural climate conditions,Golden - headed Box Turtle annual hibernation for 6 - 7 months, hibernating for so long as it can be moved indoors, the ambient temperature is above 0 degrees Celsius, 10 degrees Celsius lower than II, hibernating conditions in natural climate conditions,Golden - headed Box Turtle annual hibernation for 6 - 7 months, hibernating for so long as it can be moved indoors, the ambient temperature is above 0 degrees Celsius, 10 degrees Celsius lower than .
Enron may overwinter, hatching the who of the green turtle is Enron may overwinter, hatching the who of the green turtle is . so keeping very simple, without any heating equipment so keeping very simple, without any heating equipment .
three, estrus and mate every year 4, 5 and 9 months, 10 months is the golden - headed box turtle when females, the males in hibernation outside any time of estrus, mating success lies in whether the female oestrus three, estrus and mate every year 4, 5 and 9 months, 10 months is the golden - headed box turtle when females, the males in hibernation outside any time of estrus, mating success lies in whether the female oestrus . because of the carapace and shape is much larger than the males (adult male has a maximum of 300 grams, obese, and females mate if refuse,male tortoise is powerless, but male mating is always active, and always occurs in water because of the carapace and shape is much larger than the males (adult male has a maximum of 300 grams, obese, and females mate if refuse,male tortoise is powerless, but male mating is always active, and always occurs in water .
estrus the males, often elongated neck slow roaming to females, all of a sudden close when climbing to the female, elongated limbs, firmly grasp the female at the leading edge and the trailing edge of the head and neck, tried to rally in front of the mouth and bite the female turtle neck skin estrus the males, often elongated neck slow roaming to females, all of a sudden close when climbing to the female, elongated limbs, firmly grasp the female at the leading edge and the trailing edge of the head and neck, tried to rally in front of the mouth and bite the female turtle neck skin . this process can be as long as 45 minutes or more; if the female oestrus, a struggle that lasted only a few minutes, and then the males will relent, body backward, until the base of the tail enough and aligned on the female's cloaca, into purple - black penis begins to mate this process can be as long as 45 minutes or more; if the female oestrus, a struggle that lasted only a few minutes, and then the males will relent, body backward, until the base of the tail enough and aligned on the female's cloaca, into purple - black penis begins to mate .
at this time the males had to loosen the forelimb,hind legs but still tightly fits the female on both sides of the trailing edge, the oblique water body, by means of the buoyancy balance, mated females at this time the males had to loosen the forelimb,hind legs but still tightly fits the female on both sides of the trailing edge, the oblique water body, by means of the buoyancy balance, mated females . then come down to the water bottom, an elongated neck or head stiffly to the side, seemingly due to emotional and intoxicating rules.
This process lasted for 5 - 10 minutes, after which a female turtle will later legs might be behind the males kicking and wandering This process lasted for 5 - 10 minutes, after which a female turtle will later legs might be behind the males kicking and wandering . males are often after kicking his penis is still exposed in vitro, sometimes also from the female body and are enriched in a small amount of semen, but after a few seconds, the penis will take in - vivo males are often after kicking his penis is still exposed in vitro, sometimes also from the female body and are enriched in a small amount of semen, but after a few seconds, the penis will take in - vivo .
4, spawning of Cuora aurocapitata spawning dates as early as 16 June at the latest on 17 July 4, spawning of Cuora aurocapitata spawning dates as early as 16 June at the latest on 17 July . a year - and - socket,But sometimes a nest egg more, will be divided into two outputs, the interval therebetween is 15 - 20 days a year - and - socket,But sometimes a nest egg more, will be divided into two outputs, the interval therebetween is 15 - 20 days .
artificial environment of female turtles in general lay eggs about 2 weeks before starting to eat significantly decreased or completely gastric disorder, daytime basic crouching motionless, the evening will be crawling around, looking for suitable spawning grounds in the artificial environment of female turtles in general lay eggs about 2 weeks before starting to eat significantly decreased or completely gastric disorder, daytime basic crouching motionless, the evening will be crawling around, looking for suitable spawning grounds in the . true before laying eggs, burrowing tunnels than leave several times without spawning true before laying eggs, burrowing tunnels than leave several times without spawning .
estimation is not ideal because the site is subject to interference or vocals estimation is not ideal because the site is subject to interference or vocals . generally pro - turtle eggs in the morning the eggs, egg pockets typically to a depth of 12 cm, sometimes reaching 15 cm in the longitudinal direction in the egg in different postures, the lying, the upright or inclined of all five generally pro - turtle eggs in the morning the eggs, egg pockets typically to a depth of 12 cm, sometimes reaching 15 cm in the longitudinal direction in the egg in different postures, the lying, the upright or inclined of all five .
,the hatching eggs from the golden - headed box turtle eggs is taken at the rear, i.e. into the incubator and begins to incubate in the incubation medium using yellow sand is good, and when the eggs hatch in a lying at a spacing of 2 cm, 10 cm and covered with a thick wet sand hatching while the key is the temperature and humidity when the thermostatic hatching while the key is the temperature and humidity when the thermostatic .
28 degrees celsius, 65 days hatched turtle; 32 degrees Celsius, 60 days before hatching 28 degrees celsius, 65 days hatched turtle; 32 degrees Celsius, 60 days before hatching . due to buy special measuring soil moisture of the hygrometer according to the author's experiences in the incubation medium of humidity, in this case, there is also unable to provide accurate data,control substantially in the range of 40 to 70% between due to buy special measuring soil moisture of the hygrometer according to the author's experiences in the incubation medium of humidity, in this case, there is also unable to provide accurate data,control substantially in the range of 40 to 70% between .
according to six because of the weight of the green turtle), generally at 9. 8 - 11 0.05 grams), with an average of 27 grams relatively, golden cyclemys trifasciata hatching is relatively more difficult for the tortoise, is a high probability, why haven't been found, requires further observation study relatively, golden cyclemys trifasciata hatching is relatively more difficult for the tortoise, is a high probability, why haven't been found, requires further observation study .
Growth And Reproduction
Golden - headed Box Turtle in the seventies and eighties because of its narrow distribution, the slower propagation and other reasons, but mainly due to human wantonly capturing, leads to a sharp drop in the number of Golden - headed Box Turtle in the seventies and eighties because of its narrow distribution, the slower propagation and other reasons, but mainly due to human wantonly capturing, leads to a sharp drop in the number of . Here is some Cuora aurocapitata distribution and propagation of introduced Here is some Cuora aurocapitata distribution and propagation of introduced .
currently in captivity led to an underestimation of the situation is over 500, born only a year about 50 green turtle; domestic owned about 20 breeders and enthusiasts, the number of adult tortoises there owns only about 80, in which sexually mature males are less than 20 currently in captivity led to an underestimation of the situation is over 500, born only a year about 50 green turtle; domestic owned about 20 breeders and enthusiasts, the number of adult tortoises there owns only about 80, in which sexually mature males are less than 20 . captive breeding of the larvae are not more than 100 at captive breeding of the larvae are not more than 100 at .
captive breeding has been preliminary success of less than 10 turtles captive breeding has been preliminary success of less than 10 turtles . overseas radio station data of at least 5, Hong Kong,Japan's 2 in the United States 1 - 2, the quantity of which is unknown, but captive - bred juveniles out of the majority of foreigners is high price overseas radio station data of at least 5, Hong Kong,Japan's 2 in the United States 1 - 2, the quantity of which is unknown, but captive - bred juveniles out of the majority of foreigners is high price .
in the f2 generation hasn't been a lot of animals are bred, the extant population is small, a large amount of Cuora aurocapitata outflow, and also to the population of long - term development in the f2 generation hasn't been a lot of animals are bred, the extant population is small, a large amount of Cuora aurocapitata outflow, and also to the population of long - term development . classification and distribution of Cuora aurocapitata belonging 64species of Cryptodira except Miyata closed shell while the golden - headed box turtle is only distributed in the Anhui Yangtze River is a tributary of the Qingyijiang river basin, including the Qin River is a tributary of the river in Jingxian county of Caoxi (ancient monoliths of the ancient dam of the river) and Aimin to Cai Ting River Village, Chang River in 1872 to the story,Yixian and Qingxi River Meixi River upstream (US), including Cai Jingxian county administrative villages, the town of Jingchuan, Changqiao township and Yixian Hongxing Village, Meixi Village, cumulative distribution range does not exceed 120KM2 classification and distribution of Cuora aurocapitata belonging 64species of Cryptodira except Miyata closed shell while the golden - headed box turtle is only distributed in the Anhui Yangtze River is a tributary of the Qingyijiang river basin, including the Qin River is a tributary of the river in Jingxian county of Caoxi (ancient monoliths of the ancient dam of the river) and Aimin to Cai Ting River Village, Chang River in 1872 to the story,Yixian and Qingxi River Meixi River upstream (US), including Cai Jingxian county administrative villages, the town of Jingchuan, Changqiao township and Yixian Hongxing Village, Meixi Village, cumulative distribution range does not exceed 120KM2 .
literature of Nanling, Guangde and other regions of the specimen are from Jingxian literature of Nanling, Guangde and other regions of the specimen are from Jingxian . that Yunnan specimens of questionable origin, probably from the market trade, a lack of evidence that Yunnan specimens of questionable origin, probably from the market trade, a lack of evidence .
is worth considering, Golden - headed Box Turtle in Yixian County at an elevation of higher stream upstream, while in Jingxian has only been recorded in a specific section of the river, in the Qin River Creek and two tributaries upstream Caoxi Ting Ting (jingxian, Township,Ningguo Banqiao Township) and in 1872 (Three Mile River upstream town, Nanling, Jingxian Yunling Town) it also possible that the turtle's distribution, what is the factors, the Golden - headed Box Turtle in free distribution in yixian is worth considering, Golden - headed Box Turtle in Yixian County at an elevation of higher stream upstream, while in Jingxian has only been recorded in a specific section of the river, in the Qin River Creek and two tributaries upstream Caoxi Ting Ting (jingxian, Township,Ningguo Banqiao Township) and in 1872 (Three Mile River upstream town, Nanling, Jingxian Yunling Town) it also possible that the turtle's distribution, what is the factors, the Golden - headed Box Turtle in free distribution in yixian . macro lake township, village, and Qimen, Shitai county, Qingyang county, Jingxian county of Huangshan and other rivers also have distribution macro lake township, village, and Qimen, Shitai county, Qingyang county, Jingxian county of Huangshan and other rivers also have distribution .
living and breeding of investigation and relevant researchers have been discussed, and the turtle limbs was significantly longer than the yellow - margined box turtle, flat and wide swimming of morphological features, confirmed that turtles survived only in a particular area of the river in living and breeding of investigation and relevant researchers have been discussed, and the turtle limbs was significantly longer than the yellow - margined box turtle, flat and wide swimming of morphological features, confirmed that turtles survived only in a particular area of the river in . requirement for the survival of the multi - gap with concealed reef of pool,also require a depth of not less than 20 cm of sand, habitat and the water is clear water of pH change is large (Zhang Fang et al in Jingxian measuring 8. 0 ~ 8. 5, Tang Xin Sheng Yi County Measure 5. 5 ~ 5. 8)
Chang who were active in the field in deep waters, often in deep water on the sand or rocks on the capture, then the hatchlings appear to whirl waterside Chang who were active in the field in deep waters, often in deep water on the sand or rocks on the capture, then the hatchlings appear to whirl waterside . nocturnal, and daytime activities also see nocturnal, and daytime activities also see .
to fish, shrimp, crabs, aquatic insects, such as for food, to lay their eggs in the sand, and it is possible to perceive that year flood level, winter in their nets - - was captured in a puddle, suggesting a deep to overwinter in the to fish, shrimp, crabs, aquatic insects, such as for food, to lay their eggs in the sand, and it is possible to perceive that year flood level, winter in their nets - - was captured in a puddle, suggesting a deep to overwinter in the . live in captivity, often hidden in the deepwater area,Xi, who had been hiding underwater rock crevices live in captivity, often hidden in the deepwater area,Xi, who had been hiding underwater rock crevices .
eating animal tissues, lean pork, earthworms, grasshoppers, snails, etc., when the ambient temperature is 15 C., there may occur a phenomenon or Warning to eating less, by about 10.degree. to enter the hibernation state, 20 DEG C when the bear is on normal 11 months a year from November to March is the time of hibernation, 6 ~ 8 months in December to more than 30. degree. C. when entering a semi - dormant
artificial feeding, weighing 300 g or more of the female sex is quite mature.The male generally weighs 120g reached sexual maturity for more than a year 4 ~ 5 months and 9 ~ 10 month is a golden - headed box turtle when females, the males in hibernation any time after a long pursuit 4 ~ 5 months and 9 ~ 10 month is a golden - headed box turtle when females, the males in hibernation any time after a long pursuit .
oestrus estrus at the sniff of the opposite sex, mating in the water, up to 40 minutes oestrus estrus at the sniff of the opposite sex, mating in the water, up to 40 minutes . Cuora aurocapitata, the date of laying eggs as early as 16 June at the latest on 17 July Cuora aurocapitata, the date of laying eggs as early as 16 June at the latest on 17 July .
1 litter a year, sometimes more when the eggs 1 at an interval of 15 ~ 20 days, twice output 1 litter a year, sometimes more when the eggs 1 at an interval of 15 ~ 20 days, twice output . egg pockets typically to a depth of about 12 cm,Sometimes up to 15 cm egg pockets typically to a depth of about 12 cm,Sometimes up to 15 cm .
which females spawn every year of normal 3 ~ 7 (average 4. 16), a year of fertilized eggs are in a ratio of about 80% ~ 90% 10cm thick so as to cover the eggs on the wet sand, the incubation medium of humidity control of 40% ~ 70%, typically up to about 60% hatchability 10cm thick so as to cover the eggs on the wet sand, the incubation medium of humidity control of 40% ~ 70%, typically up to about 60% hatchability .
spawning season concentrated between July and early August, at the latest on 17 August, when spawning had little food or antifeedant Threatened spawning season concentrated between July and early August, at the latest on 17 August, when spawning had little food or antifeedant Threatened . spawn once a year, can be produced in batches, with an annual production capacity of 3 ~ 7, spawn once a year, can be produced in batches, with an annual production capacity of 3 ~ 7, .
egg milk - white, oval, egg diameter 35. 8 - 46 mm x 19. 5 - 22 mm,7. 8 - 15. 4 g and the weight and size of this turtle about 28. degree. C. at a constant temperature of incubation of 65d, 32 DEG C at a constant temperature of incubation days
the green turtle hatching rate and average weight of 10. 27g (9. 8 ~ 11. 05g)
Difference Species
Golden - headed Box Turtle with other turtle species differences: 1. the carapace and plastron by ligaments connected to the other turtles by sutures (connected), there is no shield axillary and inguinal 2. The front and rear abdominal carapace by ligaments connected to the other turtles by sutures (connected to)
3. vertebral plate in the short side toward the rear, an anal shield 2 4.
Asia only to the above - mentioned four major feature is the genus Cuora must satisfy the conditions, such as the lack of any one of the conditions will be a different type of turtle Cuora aurocapitata Asia only to the above - mentioned four major feature is the genus Cuora must satisfy the conditions, such as the lack of any one of the conditions will be a different type of turtle Cuora aurocapitata . other Cuora distinctions: 1, golden - headed box turtle head is pure gold, the entire head is no roan other Cuora distinctions: 1, golden - headed box turtle head is pure gold, the entire head is no roan .
2, Golden - headed Box Turtle carapaces of intermediate second, III.Four or five of the scutellum is brownish red, i.e. than the carapace scutes of other color is shallower than that 3, golden - headed box turtle plastron with black rice, abdominal carapace around 3, golden - headed box turtle plastron with black rice, abdominal carapace around .
4 as a pale yellow, golden - headed box turtle anus is surrounded by the black circle 4 as a pale yellow, golden - headed box turtle anus is surrounded by the black circle . above four feature is a golden - headed box turtle is distinguishable from the other six of Cuora main feature, feature four indispensable, otherwise it is not above four feature is a golden - headed box turtle is distinguishable from the other six of Cuora main feature, feature four indispensable, otherwise it is not .
Cuora aurocapitata Cuora aurocapitata.
Nursing
daily feeding, the shrimp, fish, pork products, and also may be fed mealworms, earthworms, grasshoppers, etc daily feeding, the shrimp, fish, pork products, and also may be fed mealworms, earthworms, grasshoppers, etc . in nature, although the golden - headed box turtle is omnivorous, but because of the artificial breeding conditions, ensure the turtle and the in - vivo nutrient balance, should be regularly fed some watermelon, apples, rice, etc, or direct feeds of some vitamin C, vitamin complex, etc. The nutraceutical
Autumn season week feeding 3 ~ 4 times, the feeding time is generally in the early morning, evening, early spring, late autumn season, and on the other hand, it is advisable that the noon feeding Autumn season week feeding 3 ~ 4 times, the feeding time is generally in the early morning, evening, early spring, late autumn season, and on the other hand, it is advisable that the noon feeding . Golden - headed Box Turtle in the ambient temperature of 25.d egree. C. at the most 15. degree. C. when occasionally eating less than 10. degree. C. hibernating; 35 DEG C,Will occur in a state of aestivation, dysphoria, gastric cavity swelling phenomenon, begins to enter the "aestivation"
So when used in different regions, should pay attention to observe the changes of ambient temperature is preferably established breeding record book and to accumulate data, master the turtle's life and on the temperature and feed requirements So when used in different regions, should pay attention to observe the changes of ambient temperature is preferably established breeding record book and to accumulate data, master the turtle's life and on the temperature and feed requirements . in early spring, late autumn season change the water, it is noted that the water temperature is generally no higher than 3 ~ 4 c, water is preferably fed in before the in early spring, late autumn season change the water, it is noted that the water temperature is generally no higher than 3 ~ 4 c, water is preferably fed in before the .
annually in early November, due to the temperature drop, the tortoise is entering hibernation, and turn the feeder cylinder and laid it on the 7 ~ 8 cm thick, moist sand, are placed in the chamber at sunrise, so that their natural hibernation annually in early November, due to the temperature drop, the tortoise is entering hibernation, and turn the feeder cylinder and laid it on the 7 ~ 8 cm thick, moist sand, are placed in the chamber at sunrise, so that their natural hibernation . each year in late March.the temperature rose to 18 ~ 19, the turtles started eating, initial feeding should be concise, especially after feeding, the ambient temperature is below 15.d egree. C., or else it will cause indigestion of
. As the temperature is gradually increased and stabilized, can be a corresponding increase in the number of bait, and regular feeding of antibiotics to some, 50 g of the following turtles which should be added to the feeding of calcium and prevent bone softening diseases
Yueyang Cuora Aurocapitata
Yue male golden - headed box turtle is also called the Golden Turtle Yue male golden - headed box turtle is also called the Golden Turtle . formerly on tiptoe, and turtle, also known as Zhi formerly on tiptoe, and turtle, also known as Zhi .
turtle native to the beautiful and magical color of Junshan Island turtle native to the beautiful and magical color of Junshan Island . according to "ta" Baling County Annals of Products from the chapter, "records according to "ta" Baling County Annals of Products from the chapter, "records .
" chun - shang - producing electric treadle, but the interrupt of the mussel as " chun - shang - producing electric treadle, but the interrupt of the mussel as . "this species, usually hiding among the rocks, every dawn or dusk to their fear of strangers is like a child after a while thus tiptoeing out "this species, usually hiding among the rocks, every dawn or dusk to their fear of strangers is like a child after a while thus tiptoeing out .
, , . treadle is called a turtle again because it is often guarded Junshan of lucid ganoderma, ganoderma lucidum, tortoise, known as treadle is called a turtle again because it is often guarded Junshan of lucid ganoderma, ganoderma lucidum, tortoise, known as .
again due to its towering turtle cove, unusually, turtle, tortoise plastron, and sides of the glans is golden yellow, also known as again due to its towering turtle cove, unusually, turtle, tortoise plastron, and sides of the glans is golden yellow, also known as . scarab beetles,In zoological taxonomy on genus reptiles scarab beetles,In zoological taxonomy on genus reptiles .
this species of turtle and tortoise plastron are generally different, in the proximity of the deck, and a cavity in the abdomen, were extracted from Plastrum Testudinis from intermediate to be divided into two sections, by connecting both ends of the skin, freedom of movement, when crawling the tortoise plastron this species of turtle and tortoise plastron are generally different, in the proximity of the deck, and a cavity in the abdomen, were extracted from Plastrum Testudinis from intermediate to be divided into two sections, by connecting both ends of the skin, freedom of movement, when crawling the tortoise plastron . splaying of the head and foot extension on the outside splaying of the head and foot extension on the outside .
encounter enemy, quickly cast the "turtle, tortoise plastron, head, feet and all shrinkage is concealed within the armor, the enemy; why should it not, he is given the nickname" live tank " encounter enemy, quickly cast the "turtle, tortoise plastron, head, feet and all shrinkage is concealed within the armor, the enemy; why should it not, he is given the nickname" live tank ". brevitarsis living habits of Florida softshell turtle typically are different from that of the brevitarsis living habits of Florida softshell turtle typically are different from that of the .
formosanus live on land, foraging insects, ant, fly, then soar through the dense bamboo among formosanus live on land, foraging insects, ant, fly, then soar through the dense bamboo among . whenever rain is pen,In the sultry weather, they crept into the road, or moist ravine Xiangrenxieliang whenever rain is pen,In the sultry weather, they crept into the road, or moist ravine Xiangrenxieliang .
scarab is beautiful, is no ordinary turtle that scent scarab is beautiful, is no ordinary turtle that scent . therefore someone catches the small suitcase peninsularis is placed inside, and can have the mothproof effect, no pollution and, two, three years without water and food will not starve to death, therefore, have a "Millennium priscus" therefore someone catches the small suitcase peninsularis is placed inside, and can have the mothproof effect, no pollution and, two, three years without water and food will not starve to death, therefore, have a "Millennium priscus" .
legend from the front, and commanded a small monk caught a small scarab pad suitcase, ever in 43 years, this tortoise still alive legend from the front, and commanded a small monk caught a small scarab pad suitcase, ever in 43 years, this tortoise still alive . scarab is also a senior tonic and scarab is also a senior tonic and .
c value and it weighs about 250 grams to 1000 grams, the meat may be eaten,high protein content, nourishing food c value and it weighs about 250 grams to 1000 grams, the meat may be eaten,high protein content, nourishing food . shells to be made into the mice, Huoluo bolus and corrective action, such as the pill, senior tonic can nourish vitality, promoting saliva shells to be made into the mice, Huoluo bolus and corrective action, such as the pill, senior tonic can nourish vitality, promoting saliva .
Indications prostration, asthenia, metrorrhagia and metrostaxis with blood loss due to fright, as well as the vital qi, including Tianjin, enriching the blood, hemostasis, and replenish heart and kidney, enriching yin and downbearing fire, reducing fever, the latent female health enhancing, the efficacy of Indications prostration, asthenia, metrorrhagia and metrostaxis with blood loss due to fright, as well as the vital qi, including Tianjin, enriching the blood, hemostasis, and replenish heart and kidney, enriching yin and downbearing fire, reducing fever, the latent female health enhancing, the efficacy of .
Present Situation Of Turtles
Golden - headed Box Turtle likes to live in the water is clear, and a pH between 8.0 - 8.5, dense vegetation, at the foot of the stone and mountain streams in this typical turtle nesting population is on the side of the mountain, to the bottom of the mountain streams, river sand, sand on the shrub or vine plant distribution turtle nesting population is on the side of the mountain, to the bottom of the mountain streams, river sand, sand on the shrub or vine plant distribution .
as a spawning ground of the river quality requirements with regard to the small particle size, sand bed thickness is not less than 20cm as a spawning ground of the river quality requirements with regard to the small particle size, sand bed thickness is not less than 20cm . but in Yixian County and on numerous occasions to catch of Cuora aurocapitata qingxi reach is not with it.
Cuora aurocapitata breeding of Sandy, also being a human actions, resulting in quality degradation of its habitat, that narrows quite suddenly,thereby making the population for the dwindling number of wild tortoises that Cuora aurocapitata breeding of Sandy, also being a human actions, resulting in quality degradation of its habitat, that narrows quite suddenly,thereby making the population for the dwindling number of wild tortoises that . Along with the other populations than those of people for different purposes of overpaying for acquisitions and further caused the wanton and indiscriminate slaughter, wild populations are declining in Anhui Normal University ( Along with the other populations than those of people for different purposes of overpaying for acquisitions and further caused the wanton and indiscriminate slaughter, wild populations are declining in Anhui Normal University (.
promotional literature wrote: Cuora aurocapitata through rigorous natural selection to survive, escape habitat destruction, stay - at - hunters of the Black Hand promotional literature wrote: Cuora aurocapitata through rigorous natural selection to survive, escape habitat destruction, stay - at - hunters of the Black Hand . perhaps several years later, they're really going to disappear from this land, had become a legend perhaps several years later, they're really going to disappear from this land, had become a legend .
accordingly, through effective measures, make of endangered and rare species of Golden - headed Box Turtle for the survival and breeding,then people are shoulder to shoulder the responsibility to never let the endangered Golden - headed Box Turtle in our generation slip through accordingly, through effective measures, make of endangered and rare species of Golden - headed Box Turtle for the survival and breeding,then people are shoulder to shoulder the responsibility to never let the endangered Golden - headed Box Turtle in our generation slip through .
Protective Measures
1, and conservation biology, and for the formulation of measures to provide theoretical basis for 1, and conservation biology, and for the formulation of measures to provide theoretical basis for . 2, promptly take effective measures, strictly prohibit the transaction, to prevent loss of 2, promptly take effective measures, strictly prohibit the transaction, to prevent loss of .
3, rapidly establishing Qingxi River upstream Reportedly Five Creek Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve also carried tortoises) give wide publicity to the golden - headed box turtle is a critically endangered species 4 3, rapidly establishing Qingxi River upstream Reportedly Five Creek Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve also carried tortoises) give wide publicity to the golden - headed box turtle is a critically endangered species 4 ., investigating the influence of their survival, breeding habitat factors, such as flood recovery due to the destruction of spawning ground , investigating the influence of their survival, breeding habitat factors, such as flood recovery due to the destruction of spawning ground .
5, adjacent to, a search of the turtle's possible in a distribution, for the purpose of delineating reserves range 6 5, adjacent to, a search of the turtle's possible in a distribution, for the purpose of delineating reserves range 6 ., , .
7 - level Nature Reserve, actively cooperate with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF),Wildlife Conservation Society, for the protection of endangered species 7 - level Nature Reserve, actively cooperate with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF),Wildlife Conservation Society, for the protection of endangered species . {1} N {1} N.
Identification Method
Golden - headed Box Turtle is special in China for one of the rarest turtles, by professor luo bi tao with Zong Yu in 1998 according to the Anhui specimen named, the only known distribution, anhui province, china, few areas in which the Chinese threekeeled Golden - headed Box Turtle is special in China for one of the rarest turtles, by professor luo bi tao with Zong Yu in 1998 according to the Anhui specimen named, the only known distribution, anhui province, china, few areas in which the Chinese threekeeled . body color is bright, the personality geniality, strong, and the turtle lovers favored, however due to its sparse population, the distribution is narrow, the term of the poaching and smuggling such that they are now on the verge of extinction and body color is bright, the personality geniality, strong, and the turtle lovers favored, however due to its sparse population, the distribution is narrow, the term of the poaching and smuggling such that they are now on the verge of extinction and .
Golden - headed Box Turtle has been extremely rare in the wild, captive - breeding group is also not carried out, and therefore, the current market price for the Cuora trifasciata to Cost More Golden - headed Box Turtle has been extremely rare in the wild, captive - breeding group is also not carried out, and therefore, the current market price for the Cuora trifasciata to Cost More . at the time of purchase should grasp the golden - headed box turtle of the following features: 1.Golden - headed Box Turtle head is pure gold, the entire head is no roan
2, Golden - headed Box Turtle carapaces of intermediate second, three, four or five of the scutellum is brownish red, i.e. other than the carapace scutes of wants light color 3, golden - headed box turtle plastron with black rice, abdominal carapace around 3, golden - headed box turtle plastron with black rice, abdominal carapace around .
4 as a pale yellow, golden - headed box turtle anus is surrounded by the black circle 4 as a pale yellow, golden - headed box turtle anus is surrounded by the black circle . The above characteristice are the golden - headed box turtle Cuora distinctions, and six other major features, based on the above - mentioned four features is indispensable, otherwise it is not The above characteristice are the golden - headed box turtle Cuora distinctions, and six other major features, based on the above - mentioned four features is indispensable, otherwise it is not .
Cuora aurocapitata Cuora aurocapitata.
