Chelonian for sale Turtles and Tortoise are long lived (especially the latter), and there are many species to choose from. The Snapping Turtles are great looking, but watch your fingers or you could end up with none!
Currently Unvailable African Helmeted Turtle Pelomedusa subrufa subrufa
African Helmeted Turtle are relatively small turtles. They are found throughout Africa, from Ghana all the way to the Cape of Africa.
Currently Unvailable African Side Neck Turtle Pelusios gabonensis
African Side Neck Turtles are found in rivers, lakes and slow-moving streams in South America.
Currently Unvailable Aldabrans Tortoise Geochelone gigantea
The Aldabrans Tortoise is the worlds second largest species with adults reaching sizes of 122cm and weighing 250kg. This is not a tortoise for a novice and plenty of land is required!
Available to Order Bells Hinged Back Tortoise Kinixys belliana
This is a small 14-18cm Hinged Back Tortoise from dry to moist savanna of Africa. They are rarely offered within the pet trade.
Currently Unvailable Chinese Soft Shell Turtle Trionyx sinensis
The Chinese Soft Shell Turtle grows to a maximum length of 25cm. They are an aquatic species found in Taiwan and China.
Currently Unvailable Chinese Striped Neck Turtle Ocadia sinensis
The Chinese Striped Neck Turtle reaches a maximum length of 25cm, although averages at 20cm. Youngsters are mainly carnivorous whereas adults tend to be herbivorous.
Available to Order Common Musk Turtle Sternotherus odoratus
The Common Musk Turtle is an ideal beginner species due to their adult size and ease of care. They are also known as Stinkpot Turtles due to a smelly liquid they produce from musk glands when frightened.
Currently Unvailable Dwarf Herman's Tortoise Testudo hermanni hermanni
The Dwarf Hermans Tortoise is more colourful compared to the normal Hermans. They have a bright yellow shell with large amounts of black/brown patterning. They will also reach a smaller size.
Currently Unvailable Florida Snapping Turtle Chelydra serpentina osceola
Florida Snapping Turtles have powerfall jaws that snap very quickly. A single snap could bite off a finger, so best to leave them
Currently Unvailable Florida Soft Shell Turtle Apalone ferox
The Florida Soft Shell Turtle has a leathery carapace instead of a hard shell, hence their name. They are a large species with females reaching an adult size of up to 60cm, males are much smaller staying around 35cm.
Available to Order Giant African Spur Thigh Tortoise Geochelone sulcata
The Giant African Spur Thigh Tortoise is the second largest mainland tortoise in the world.
Available to Order Hermans Tortoise Testudo hermanni
Hermans Tortoises is a small to medium sized tortoises which come from southern Europe.
Currently Unvailable Hieroglyphic River Cooter Pseudemys concinna hieroglyphica
The Hieroglyphic River Cooter is mainly an aquatic turtle species that prefers moderate current in the water. They reach an adult length of 12 to 16 inches.
Available to Order Homes Hinged Back Tortoise Kinixys homeana
This is a forest dwelling species found living in moist habitats close to water in Africa. This Hinged Back Tortoise is rarely offered within the pet trade.
Currently Unvailable Indian Star Tortoise Geochelone elegans
The Indian Star Tortoise is a striking species. Each star is centered on a pyramidal bump on the shell, the females have a bumper shell compared to males. This tortoise grows between at size of 20-30cm, females being larger.
Currently Unvailable Leopard Tortoise Geochelone pardalis
Leopard Tortoises reach an adult size of 18", they are the worlds fourth largest species. They have a yellowish coloured shell with black dots, hence the name.
Currently Unvailable Marginated Tortoise Testudo marginata
The Marginated Tortoise can only be found in parts of Greece and southern Albania, they have also been introduced in Sardinia and Tuscany, Italy.
Available to Order Mediterranean Spur Thigh Tortoise Testudo graeca ibera
The Mediterranean Spur Thigh Tortoise is often confused with Herman's Tortoise, which looks very simular.
Available to Order Mississippi Map Turtle Graptemys pseudogeographica
Mississippi Map Turtles are relatively small to medium sized, this depends on the gender. They can be found in the river systems of Mississippi and Missouri.
Currently Unvailable Pancake Tortoise Malacochersus tornieri
The Pancake Tortoise really does look like a pancake with its flattened shell. They are a small species growing to an adult size of 6-7 inches and have beautifully patterned shell.
Currently Unvailable Razorback Musk Turtle Sternotherus carinatus
Razorback Musk Turtles are almost entirely aquatic found in dense plants and slow moving waters. They have a distinctive sharp keel down the center of their shell, giving them their common name.
Currently Unvailable Red Bellied Turtle Pseudemys nelsoni
The Red Bellied Turtle is a great beginner species, they are very communal and will happily share their enclosure with other related species. They reach an adult size of between 18 and 33cm, females being the largest.
Available to Order Red Foot Tortoise Geochelone carbonaria
Red Foot Tortoise is a medium sized South American tortoise.
Currently Unvailable Reimanns Snake Necked Turtle Chelodina reimanni
The Reimanns Snake Necked Turtle inhabits shallow pools of Papua New Guinea. They reach an adult length of up to 35cm, however average out at 21cm.
Currently Unvailable Russian or Horsefield Tortoise Testudo horsfieldi
The Horsefield or Russian Tortoise is a widely kept, fairly small species. Being a hardy species, they can tolerate both extreme heat and cold temperatures. They require no article 10 paperwork!
Currently Unvailable South American Twist Neck Turtle Platemys platycephala
The Twist Neck Turtle inhabits tropical rivers of Guyana, Peru, Brazil and other areas in North America. They are a medium sized Turtle, reaching an adult size of 18cm.
Currently Unvailable South American Wood Turtle Rhinoclemmys punctularia
The South American Wood Turtle is an ideal beginner species, they inhabits ponds and marshes of Brazil and Columbia. Adults reach a length between 20 and 30cm, females being larger.
Currently Unvailable Sumatra Leaf Turtle Cyclemys dentata
The Sumatra Leaf Turtle can reach an adult size of up to 25cm. Youngsters tend to be mainly aquatic whereas adults spend more time on land.
Currently Unvailable West African Mud Turtle Pelusios castaneus
West African Mud Turtle are medium to large, females can reach a size of 29cm, males are generally smaller. They spend most of their time within weedy waters of West Africa.
Available to Order Yellow Bellied Turtle Trachemys scripta scripta
Yellow Belly Turtles are one of the best beginner species to keep. They reach a size between 5 to 8 inch, females are larger.
Currently Unvailable Yellow Foot Tortoise Geochelone denticulata
Yellow Foot Tortoise reach an adult size of 16-20 inches, some can be as large as 28 inches, but this is rare. They can be found in South America over a wide range from Bolivia through Brazil.
