Native to

America

Size & Life Span

Average adult is 5-8 inches; females are larger than males of same age. Lifespan 15-25 Years (Wild) 10-12 Years (Captivity)

Housing requirements:

Enclosure: Should be aquatic. Minimum dimensions for tanks are: width - 3 times the shell length and length - 6 times the shell length. Minimum depth of the water should be as deep as the shell is wide. A basking area is needed to allow the turtle to get completely out of the water to dry. UV lighting can be beneficial or natural sunlight if possible. They can be kept with other species of turtles.

Temperature: The water should be 20° - 25° C and can be maintained with a submersible aquarium heater. The basking or land area cane be warmer up to 28° - 30° C during the daylight period. This can be maintained with an incandescent light.

Substrate: Substrate is not recommended, as frequent water changes make it difficult to clean.

Diet

Feeding should be done every other day with all they can eat in 45 minutes. Remove all food after that time, except for the greens. Just because they beg for food does not necessarily mean they're hungry, this is a trained condition. Diet should be at least 65-85% meat consisting of commercial turtle food, trout chow, beef heart, cooked chicken, fish live or fresh caught (not frozen). Meat should be dusted once a week with a good herp vitamin containing D3. Dark green leafy vegetables can be used to fill the rest of the diet.

Maintenance

Water should be clean and clear. Waste should be removed whenever it is found. Filtration prolongs the time between water changes, but should not be used as a substitute for water changes.  Regular water changes are required as these can be messy creatures.

Native to

Eastern USA

Size & Life Span

Average adult is 5-8 inches; females are larger than males of same age. Lifespan 15-25 Years (Wild) 10-12 Years (Captivity)

Housing requirements:

Enclosure: Should be aquatic. Minimum dimensions for tanks are: width - 3 times the shell length and length - 6 times the shell length. Minimum depth of the water should be as deep as the shell is wide. A basking area is needed to allow the turtle to get completely out of the water to dry. UV lighting can be beneficial or natural sunlight if possible. They can be kept with other species of turtles.

Temperature: The water should be 20° - 25° C and can be maintained with a submersible aquarium heater. The basking or land area cane be warmer up to 28° - 30° C during the daylight period. This can be maintained with an incandescent light.

Substrate: Substrate is not recommended, as frequent water changes make it difficult to clean.

Diet

Feeding should be done every other day with all they can eat in 45 minutes. Remove all food after that time, except for the greens. Just because they beg for food does not necessarily mean they're hungry, this is a trained condition. Diet should be at least 65-85% meat consisting of commercial turtle food, trout chow, beef heart, cooked chicken, fish live or fresh caught (not frozen). Meat should be dusted once a week with a good herp vitamin containing D3. Dark green leafy vegetables can be used to fill the rest of the diet.

Maintenance

Water should be clean and clear. Waste should be removed whenever it is found. Filtration prolongs the time between water changes, but should not be used as a substitute for water changes.  Regular water changes are required as these can be messy creatures.

Native to

Eastern USA especially Alabama

Size & Life Span

Average adult is 5-8 inches; females are larger than males of same age. Lifespan 15-25 Years (Wild) 10-12 Years (Captivity)

Housing requirements:

Enclosure: Should be aquatic. Minimum dimensions for tanks are: width - 3 times the shell length and length - 6 times the shell length. Minimum depth of the water should be as deep as the shell is wide. A basking area is needed to allow the turtle to get completely out of the water to dry. UV lighting can be beneficial or natural sunlight if possible. They can be kept with other species of turtles.

Temperature: The water should be 20° - 25° C and can be maintained with a submersible aquarium heater. The basking or land area cane be warmer up to 28° - 30° C during the daylight period. This can be maintained with an incandescent light.

Substrate: Substrate is not recommended, as frequent water changes make it difficult to clean.

Diet

Feeding should be done every other day with all they can eat in 45 minutes. Remove all food after that time, except for the greens. Just because they beg for food does not necessarily mean they're hungry, this is a trained condition. Diet should be at least 65-85% meat consisting of commercial turtle food, trout chow, beef heart, cooked chicken, fish live or fresh caught (not frozen). Meat should be dusted once a week with a good herp vitamin containing D3. Dark green leafy vegetables can be used to fill the rest of the diet.

Maintenance

Water should be clean and clear. Waste should be removed whenever it is found. Filtration prolongs the time between water changes, but should not be used as a substitute for water changes.  Regular water changes are required as these can be messy creatures.

Marsh Turtle (Last few)

Native to

Widespread throughout Africa

Size & Life Span

Average adult is 8-10 inches; females are larger than males of same age. Lifespan 15-25 Years (Wild) 10-12 Years (Captivity)

Housing requirements:

Enclosure: Should be aquatic. Minimum dimensions for tanks are: width - 3 times the shell length and length - 6 times the shell length. Minimum depth of the water should be as deep as the shell is wide. A basking area is needed to allow the turtle to get completely out of the water to dry. UV lighting can be beneficial or natural sunlight if possible. They can be kept with other species of turtles.

Temperature: The water should be 15° - 25° C and can be maintained with a submersible aquarium heater. The basking or land area can be warmer up to 28° - 30° C during the daylight period. This can be maintained with an incandescent light.

Substrate: Substrate is not recommended, as frequent water changes make it difficult to clean.

Diet

Feeding should be done every other day with all they can eat in 45 minutes. Remove all food after that time, except for the greens. Just because they beg for food does not necessarily mean they're hungry, this is a trained condition. Diet should be at least 65-85% meat consisting of commercial turtle food, trout chow, beef heart, cooked chicken, fish live or fresh caught (not frozen). Meat should be dusted once a week with a good herp vitamin containing D3. Dark green leafy vegetables can be used to fill the rest of the diet.

Maintenance

Water should be clean and clear. Waste should be removed whenever it is found. Filtration prolongs the time between water changes, but should not be used as a substitute for water changes.  Regular water changes are required as these can be messy creatures.

Gaboon Turtle (In Stock, stunning)

Average adult is 8-10 inches; females are larger than males of same age. Lifespan 15-25 Years (Wild) 10-12 Years (Captivity)

Housing requirements:

Enclosure: Should be aquatic. Minimum dimensions for tanks are: width - 3 times the shell length and length - 6 times the shell length. Minimum depth of the water should be as deep as the shell is wide. A basking area is needed to allow the turtle to get completely out of the water to dry. UV lighting can be beneficial or natural sunlight if possible. They can be kept with other species of turtles.

Temperature: The water should be 25° C and can be maintained with a submersible aquarium heater. The basking or land area can be warmer up to 28° - 30° C during the daylight period. This can be maintained with an incandescent light.

Substrate: Substrate is not recommended, as frequent water changes make it difficult to clean.

Diet

Feeding should be done every other day with all they can eat in 45 minutes. Remove all food after that time, except for the greens. Just because they beg for food does not necessarily mean they're hungry, this is a trained condition. Diet should be at least 65-85% meat consisting of commercial turtle food, trout chow, beef heart, cooked chicken, fish live or fresh caught (not frozen). Meat should be dusted once a week with a good herp vitamin containing D3. Dark green leafy vegetables can be used to fill the rest of the diet.

Maintenance

Water should be clean and clear. Waste should be removed whenever it is found. Filtration prolongs the time between water changes, but should not be used as a substitute for water changes.  Regular water changes are required as these can be messy creatures.