Turtles and Terrapins are mainly aquatic, coming to land to basking in the sun.
African Helmeted TurtlePelomedusa subrufa subrufa
African Helmeted Turtle are relatively small turtles. They are found throughout Africa, from Ghana all the way to the Cape of Africa.
African Side Neck TurtlePelusios gabonensis
African Side Neck Turtles are found in rivers, lakes and slow-moving streams in South America.
Chinese Soft Shell TurtleTrionyx sinensis
The Chinese Soft Shell Turtle grows to a maximum length of 25cm. They are an aquatic species found in Taiwan and China.
Chinese Striped Neck TurtleOcadia 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.
Common Musk TurtleSternotherus 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.
Florida Snapping TurtleChelydra 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
Florida Soft Shell TurtleApalone 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.
Hieroglyphic River CooterPseudemys 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.
Mississippi Map TurtleGraptemys 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.
Razorback Musk TurtleSternotherus 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.
Red Bellied TurtlePseudemys 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.
Reimanns Snake Necked TurtleChelodina 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.
South American Twist Neck TurtlePlatemys 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.
South American Wood TurtleRhinoclemmys 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.
Sumatra Leaf TurtleCyclemys 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.
West African Mud TurtlePelusios 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.
Yellow Bellied TurtleTrachemys 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.
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