Where do turtles like to be in the reservoir?

Where do turtles like to be in the reservoir? My dad used to raise imitation wild turtles, let me tell you.

Wild turtles have very high requirements for the environment. They like a quiet environment and will dive into the water at the slightest disturbance. It also likes to move in shallow water areas, especially places with a little sand or rocks, so going to sparsely populated areas and places with shallow water and sand may be fruitful.

In the reservoir in our hometown, there is a place called Turtle Mountain. There is a small river on both sides of the mountain. It is surrounded by sand. Because it is in the center of the reservoir, few people go there. In the past, professional turtle catchers would do it. If you go there for a walk, you will often gain something. According to the turtle catchers, turtles nowadays are very hidden. It is rare to see a turtle crawling out with its whole body and directly basking in the sun on a stone. Now it mainly hides in the grass and sticks out its head. Whenever there is any disturbance, it will Will abscond immediately. It is precisely because there are fewer turtles and they are better hidden that many expert turtle fishermen in the past have lost their jobs.

In short, soft-shell turtles like a relatively quiet environment, and the other is a shallow beach, among aquatic plants or next to stones. These places are the turtle’s favorite. If you really want to catch A, you should go to these places more and observe slowly, and you may gain something. But now the wild population of soft-shelled turtles has been drastically reduced. I suggest you eat farmed ones if you want to eat them! Let wild soft-shelled turtles live safer lives and breed as many future generations as possible to prevent them from becoming extinct in our lives.

Reservoir is a water conservancy engineering building that stores water and restricts water flow. It can be used for irrigation, power generation, flood control and aquaculture. In 1985, I worked on a reservoir called Dongfeng Reservoir in my hometown. It was a very small reservoir with a normal water surface of 6,000 acres. At that time, in addition to flood control and water storage, farmland irrigation and water supply, the reservoir also raised fish.

Since fish are being farmed in the reservoir, our main daily task, except during flood control or water supply times, is to patrol along the perimeter of the reservoir to catch those who steal fish in the reservoir. During summer patrols, turtles are often seen basking in the sun on the slopes of the reservoir. At night, turtles can also be seen eating in the aquatic plants near the shore. During night patrols, it is common to catch turtles on the shore of the reservoir.

In the past, there were many turtles in the reservoir. They could be seen in places with little noise and close to the shore. The terrain at the bottom of the reservoir was complicated and people did not dare to go down easily. Sometimes they were found on the small island in the middle of the lake. Turtles can also be seen.

In the particularly deep areas of the reservoir, no turtles have been seen. The turtles basking in the sun on the shore will quickly crawl into the water when they see people, and their heads will rise up in the water near the shore.

When the weather is cool, you will see people catching soft-shell turtles in shallow water. Sometimes you can catch turtles. There is a saying in my hometown, "Turtles are in the beach, turtles are in the bay." It is a vivid description of where turtles live in the reservoir.

Nowadays, there are very few wild turtles. The people who used to be known as the "turtle team" (catching wild turtles) have long since changed careers.

Where do turtles like to be in the reservoir?

Soft-shell turtle is also known as water fish, ball fish, and turtle fish. Its scientific name is soft-shell turtle. It used to be a very common creature in our country. When I was young, I remember that soft-shell turtles could often be caught in rice fields. However, since the end of the last century The number of wild soft-shell turtles began to decline sharply, and they have become a memory of people in many places. In the natural environment, turtles generally like to live in places with many aquatic plants and small fish and shrimps. So where do turtles like to live in reservoirs?

I remember that in the late 1980s and early 1990s, wild turtles were extremely valuable at that time, so many of us went out to catch turtles. We had a small reservoir there and it was said that there were dozens of turtles a day. Turtle fishermen passed by there. Because there were the most and biggest turtles there, my grandfather who was treading fire at that time also liked to catch turtles. Sometimes he would take me to go there (it was close to my grandfather’s house). What my grandfather often said at that time was: The peach blossoms are crawling with water. On the beach, you can rest among the trees in the hot summer, go under the water during the Double Ninth Festival in September, and dive into deep pools in the cold winter.

These four sentences are enough to summarize the life habits of soft-shelled turtles. We only need to follow these habits to find it and it will be easy. The peach blossoms crawl onto the beach, which means that after the peach blossoms bloom every spring Turtles begin to move around. After the spring rain, turtles begin to lay eggs and reproduce. Turtles in this season usually live in places with beaches or sandy places. In the summer, after the high temperature season, they will run to the cooler water. At this time, there are usually more activities in shady areas. After autumn, when the weather is good, they will move to the sunny side, and when the water temperature is low, they will go to the bottom of the water to spend the winter.

In addition, in the same water body, turtles are generally more likely to be found in places with slow currents, abundant aquatic plants, or small fish and shrimps. However, I personally feel that this creature does not like places with stagnant water. It is generally a bit It only works where there is water flow, because in reservoirs, places with sand and gravel, surrounding aquatic plants and gentle slopes are ideal areas for soft-shell turtles to move around.

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The turtle is a cold-blooded animal, amphibious on land and water, and breathes with its lungs. Likes to live in rivers, lakes and ponds. It often floats to the surface of the water and stretches out the tip of its snout to breathe. It also often moves on land to bask in the sun.

Soft-shell turtles are very sensitive to changes in external temperature, and their life patterns are closely related to changes in external temperature. When 10 to 12 degrees Celsius, soft-shell turtles enter hibernation. The hibernation period of soft-shell turtles is from mid-November to mid-April of the following year in the Hangzhou-Jiahu-Hu area. When the water temperature rises to about 15°C in spring, they gradually wake up from hibernation and start feeding. When the temperature is above 20°C, male and female turtles mate and lay eggs. Soft-shell turtles have the habit of protecting their eggs. After laying eggs, they will guard them in the water not far from the spawning site to prevent damage from natural enemies. 25 to 30°C is the optimal temperature range for turtles to eat and grow, and is also the best season for artificial breeding. When the temperature exceeds 33°C, look for caves to “escape” from the heat. In artificial breeding, due to the aggressive nature of soft-shelled turtles, it is not suitable to mix large and small soft-shell turtles.

Bullying is common among groups, and when food is scarce, they will cannibalize their own kind.

The living habits of turtles can be summarized as "three joys and three fears", that is, they like silence and are afraid of surprises, like sun and fear wind, and like cleanliness and fear dirt. Turtles are sensitive to sounds in the surrounding environment. As long as there is a slight movement around them, turtles can quickly dive into the mud at the bottom of the water.

In the natural environment, soft-shell turtles like to inhabit clean rivers, lakes, reservoirs, ponds and other waters. During the day when the weather is calm, they often lie on the sunny shore to bask in the sun (commonly known as basking on their backs), taking advantage of the sunshine. Ultraviolet rays kill pathogenic bacteria on the body surface, promote the healing of injured body surfaces, increase body temperature through basking on the back, and promote food digestion. It is alert by nature. If it is slightly disturbed, it will quickly dive into the water and remain motionless. It also has the ability to judge the escape route.

For soft-shell turtle fishing, choosing the location is very important. Only by choosing a good fishing spot can you catch soft-shell turtles. Otherwise, you will easily end up empty-handed. So how should you choose the location for fishing soft-shell turtles?

Soft-shell turtles prefer to bask in the sun. It has its own back shell, and when the sunshine is sufficient and the temperature is high, the turtle's ventilation frequency is relatively high, so on sunny days, the fishing spot should be chosen next to the stone. That is a place where soft-shell turtles often move and forage, and it is also convenient for soft-shell turtles to breathe. Therefore, in sunny weather, you should choose to fish for soft-shell turtles next to rocks.

The turtle's vision, smell, and hearing are all very sensitive. It is also timid, so turtles generally will not appear when there is wind. In this case, you must choose to go in the leeward environment. Fishing for turtles. Only in the leeward water surface will the turtle feel safe, and only then will it come out to look for food and move around.

Generally speaking, soft-shelled turtles eat more in places with a lot of aquatic plants, but for turtle fishermen, it is not a good place to take them. In the case of complex aquatic plants, it is difficult for soft-shell turtles to release fish, and it is difficult for soft-shell turtles to lift them out of the water when they bite the hook. Therefore, when choosing fishing spots, remember to avoid places with aquatic plants.

In the reservoir in our hometown, there is a place called Turtle Mountain. There is a small river on both sides of the mountain. It is surrounded by sand. Because it is in the center of the reservoir, few people go there. In the past, professional turtle catchers would do it. If you go there for a walk, you will often gain something. According to the turtle catchers, turtles are now very hidden. It is rare to see a turtle crawling out with its whole body on a stone to bask in the sun. Now it mainly hides in the grass and sticks out its head. If there is any disturbance, will abscond immediately. It is precisely because there are fewer turtles and they are better hidden that many expert turtle fishermen in the past have lost their jobs. Turtles prefer to dry their back shells, and when the sun is sufficient and the temperature is high, the frequency of ventilation of turtles is also relatively high, so on sunny days, the fishing spot should be chosen next to a stone. That is a place where soft-shell turtles often move and forage, and it is also convenient for soft-shell turtles to breathe. Therefore, in sunny weather, you should choose to fish for soft-shell turtles next to rocks. The soft-shelled turtle has very sensitive vision, smell and hearing, and is timid compared to others, so soft-shelled turtles generally do not appear when there is wind. In this case, you should choose to fish for soft-shelled turtles in a leeward environment. Only in the leeward water surface will the turtle feel safe, and only then will it come out to look for food and move around. At the slightest sign of disturbance, dive into the water immediately. In the warm season, every rainy day when the air pressure is low, the turtles will swim to the water to breathe, and sometimes their whole bodies will be exposed. Especially when the clouds are overcast, the rain is pouring, the rivers are swollen, and the waves are crashing on the shore, there are often dozens of kilograms of old turtles looking up and down their necks.

Turtles generally like places with grass, mud or rocks! Turtles are temperature-changing animals, amphibious on land and water, and breathe with their lungs. Therefore, there should be enough land beach around or in the center of the turtle pond for it to carry out land activities. The living habits of turtles can be summarized as "three joys and three fears", that is, they like silence and are afraid of surprises, like sun and fear wind, and like cleanliness and fear dirt. Soft-shell turtles are sensitive to sounds in the surrounding environment. As long as there is a slight movement around them, soft-shell turtles can quickly dive into the mud at the bottom of the water.

Soft-shell turtles are aquatic omnivores and like to eat animal food. Young turtles feed on aquatic insects, water earthworms, tadpoles, shrimps, etc. Adult turtles eat snails, clams and other molluscs, fish, shrimp and animal carcasses (because they cannot catch fish). They also eat vegetables, fruits, cereals and other plant feeds.

Fish love the bay and turtles love the beach.

Where do turtles like to be in the reservoir? This question really stumped me in the past few months. Although I know the habits, characteristics, and colors of wild soft-shelled turtles very well, that only applies to wild soft-shelled turtles in rivers and lakes. There are no mountains in our hometown, and the only mountain is the Our side of Hubei is also called "Huangshan", also known as Huangshantou. The mountain is not very high and there are several temples on the mountain. Hunan and Hubei have separate jurisdictions. Because our area is a plain with many rivers, we are very curious about mountains. At that time The air is very good, and you can see "Huangshan Mountain" from a distance on a clear day. At that time, when spring came, the school organized spring outings and went there by bicycle. As soon as we arrived at the foot of the mountain, we heard the order and we boys I climbed to the top of the mountain in one breath and stood on the top of the mountain overlooking the green rice fields dotted in Hunan and Hubei. The kilometer has become a trail. It was really refreshing. When I was thirsty, I drank a few mouthfuls of mountain spring water. When I was hungry, I ate the steamed buns distributed by the school. Now I think about it. I thought, it was as simple as this at that time, and I was still in high spirits and even forgot to leave...

A few months ago, I had a friend who specifically supplied me with supplies (he and several other partners formed a group to hunt wild turtles for a living) A professional turtle hunter) left me a message on WeChat and asked me to go to our Changde Taoyuan (Taoyuan is the prototype of Tao Yuanming’s Peach Blossom Spring). The Taohuayuan is really beautiful now. In addition to visiting the Taohuayuan scenic spot, after passing Qinren Cave, I suddenly became enlightened. Seeing the peach blossom forest, the peach blossoms are blooming everywhere and it is very beautiful. Outside the scenic area is the ancient city of Taohuayuan, which is very spectacular and lively. You can eat Taoyuan native chicken, wild bamboo rats, and taste Taoyuan's unique Taoyuan Leicha. It is very worth coming. He told me to hunt for wild soft-shell turtles at Yiwangxi Reservoir in Taoyuan. I know that place. It is a beautiful place with beautiful mountains and clear waters. The scenery is very charming. Although it has not been developed much, there is still an endless stream of tourists coming and going. Most of them are self-driving or meeting with friends. We came here to experience the natural beauty. The main means of transportation was boats. They were in a reservoir and needed a ferry to get there. I heard that the harvest was considerable and the quality of the turtles was very good, so I agreed to drive there. After crossing the river, the ferry loomed by the reservoir. When I saw them, I didn’t dare to shout loudly for fear of disturbing the wild turtles, so I cautiously approached them along the edge of the reservoir. When I saw their harvest, I saw several very large ones, each weighing more than three kilograms. After a while, we shot a few more birds one after another. It was almost noon. In order to reward them, we found a farmer and discussed with the head of the family whether we could kill one of their native chickens, prepare some side dishes, and make some corn and sorghum wine brewed by ourselves. The farmers in the mountains are very kind and hospitable. Seeing that we were rare visitors from Anxiang, they were not ready to charge us any money. I repeatedly said that we would not eat if we didn’t charge. Fortunately, we worked hard to prepare a table of food and even put some food on it. His local chickens that laid eggs were slaughtered, which was really disappointing. After waiting for an hour, the vegetables and rice were ready. I went to the reservoir and called them to come over for dinner. I found out that six of them had come today, and they were watching. The table full of farm rice is really mouth-watering. Fragrant local chicken, wild fish from the river, home-made side dishes, fried pork with chili, and the head of the household personally accompanied them. It was really a feast for a few people. After three rounds of wine, , the topic turned to, where do turtles like to stay in the reservoir?

Why were they able to accurately find the place where the turtles emerged as soon as they arrived, and then catch the turtles? They are the real experts. Maybe it was the effect of alcohol. They talked freely and told me that there are usually turtles in the reservoir. Where would you like to stay? In an unfamiliar reservoir, you first observe where there are gentle slopes and where there are steep places. Generally, there are no small miscellaneous fish in the water depth in steep places, and there are no food for turtles such as screw clam shells, nor any tender grass that turtles occasionally eat. In the reservoir, turtles will be near shallow water areas. First, turtles like to bask in the sun. Basking in the sun has two benefits. One is that the ultraviolet rays of the sun kill parasites and various bacteria on the body and heal the turtle's wounds. Second, wild turtles are cold-blooded animals that rely on basking in the sun to increase and balance their body temperature.

The second is that there are many small miscellaneous fish and various clam shells and aquatic plants in the shallows, which are extremely rich in materials, making it easy for them to hunt nearby

The third is that there are many rocks in the shallow water area, rich aquatic plants, and wild turtles. Most of the time, they use the method of waiting for prey, because it is impossible to swim over fish in the water, and its agility is not as high as fish. It often hides under rocks or in gaps, or inside lush aquatic plants, waiting for prey. If you get close and give a quick blow, the prey will be wrapped in your mouth. Here is a little common sense to tell you that pure wild turtles live in rocky places, whether it is rivers, lakes or reservoirs. One of its distinctive features is its back. There is a deep indentation on it, which is the result of years of lying under the rock for prey, and the pressure caused by it over time. This identification is very reliable.

Where are the wild turtles in the reservoir? Generally, it is concentrated in shallow water areas with rocks and lush aquatic plants. Welcome friends to discuss wild turtle-related consultation with us. We also welcome wild turtle lovers across the country. If you need anything, you can send a private message or leave a message in the comment area. Thank you!

Most turtles hide on the north bank of the reservoir. The north bank faces south, sheltered from the wind and facing the sun. Turtles mostly hide in places with a mixture of fine and coarse sand. Turtles do not hide in clay.

Most turtles hide in sparsely stoned areas near the reservoir.

Most turtles hide on the shores of deep pools, bays, and undercurrents.

Turtles like to inhabit areas on the shore where the slope is neither too steep nor too flat. During the high water season, after the water rises, if the beach is 500 meters long, soft-shell turtles will be at both ends of the beach; if the beach is 10 meters long, soft-shell turtles will be in the middle of the beach.

If there is an island in the middle of the river, turtles will be around the island. At night, soft-shell turtles usually hide on the shore where the water depth is 10-40 cm.