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Chinese False-eyed Turtle
The Chinese False-eyed Turtle (Mauremys pallidiceps) is a turtle endemic to China that favors clear, slow-moving streams with sandy bottoms and is sometimes found in farmland. Shy and largely carnivorous in captivity, it remains uncommon and is best kept with attention to water quality and a varied diet.
Bolson Tortoise
The Bolson Tortoise (Gopherus flavomarginatus) is the largest of North America's four remaining tortoises, native to the Mapimi Basin of the Chihuahuan Desert in Mexico. Exceptionally long-lived but with very low wild survival, it is rarely traded and depends on burrow-dwelling for safety.
Phrynops williamsi
Phrynops williamsi, also called the Masked Toadhead Turtle, is a side-necked turtle from South America that loves basking and is semi-aquatic in the wild. Lively and relatively easy to keep, it remains uncommon in captivity and is found mainly as wild-caught individuals.
Barbour’s Map Turtle
Barbour's Map Turtle (Graptemys barbouri) is a strikingly marked map turtle from the river systems of the southeastern United States, resembling a painted turtle in form. Though widespread in the wild, it is uncommon in captivity, with the Mississippi map turtle being the most frequently kept of the group.
Madagascan Big-headed Side-necked Turtle
The Madagascan Big-headed Side-necked Turtle (Erymnochelys madagascariensis) is the sole member of its genus, endemic to the rivers and lakes of Madagascar. Listed as critically endangered and heavily exploited for food, it remains rare in the pet trade and its captive care requirements are not yet fully established.
Malayan Flat-shelled Turtle
The Malayan Flat-shelled Turtle (Notochely platynota) is a secretive, chiefly herbivorous freshwater turtle from Southeast Asia that prefers shallow, plant-rich waters. Wild-caught individuals are notoriously fragile, making it one of the most difficult turtles to keep successfully in captivity.
Furrowed Wood Turtle
The furrowed wood turtle (Rhinoclemmys areolata) is an aquatic, strong-swimming turtle from the Yucatán Peninsula. Omnivorous but plant-leaning in the wild, it is scarce in the pet trade and can be difficult to acquire.
Geoffroy’s Side-necked Turtle
The Geoffroy's Side-necked Turtle (Phrynops geoffroanus) is a shy, nocturnal South American side-necked turtle that dislikes basking and prefers dark, vegetated waters. Small and aquatic, it needs a large, clean setup and a varied omnivorous diet.
Home’s Hinge-back Tortoise
The Home's Hinge-back Tortoise (Kinixys homeana) is a shy, high-difficulty African tortoise known for its hinged rear carapace and a 90-degree rear shell drop. It prefers warm, humid conditions with ample shade and a varied omnivorous diet, but is prone to stress-induced sudden death, so it is not recommended for beginners.
Gopher Tortoise
The Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is a burrowing land turtle of the southeastern United States, strictly herbivorous and protected by law due to its small wild population. Famous for digging deep burrows (11–15 m), it needs a dry, sandy outdoor enclosure with plenty of sunny space.