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
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.
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.
Yellow Bellied Hinged TerrapinPelusios castanoides
The Yellow Bellied Hinged Terrapin is medium sized, reaching 17 to 20cm. They spend most of their time within weedy waters.
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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