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South American Snake-necked Turtle
The South American Snake-necked Turtle (Hydromedusa tectifera), also called the Argentine snake-necked turtle, is a popular but challenging species with a long smooth neck and rock-like shell. It is prone to shell rot and demands cool, slightly acidic water and careful husbandry.
Burman Big-headed Turtle
The Burmese Big-headed Turtle (Platysternon megacephalum) is a subspecies of the beaked turtle found mainly in Myanmar and Vietnam, an aggressive carnivore that adapts fairly well to captivity. It mates in autumn and lays eggs from early summer, but its fierce temperament demands careful handling.
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.
Mississippi Diamondback Terrapin
The Mississippi Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin pileata) is a semi-aquatic turtle from the brackish coastal marshes of the southeastern United States. Demanding about water quality, temperature, and a touch of salt, it is uncommon in the pet trade and requires committed care.
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.
Burmese Eyed Turtle
The Burmese eyed turtle (Morenia ocellata) comes from southern Myanmar and occasionally appears in the Chinese pet market at reasonable prices with an appealing look. Weak at adapting to new environments, it is nevertheless easy to keep as a largely aquatic turtle.
Siamese Russell’s Viper
The Siamese Russell's viper (Daboia russelii siamensis) is a venomous pit viper marked with three rows of large round dorsal spots. Distributed across Southeast Asia and parts of China, its bite is among the deadliest of Asian snakes and it is not suitable for home keeping.
Cranwell’s Horned Frog
The Cranwell's horned frog (Ceratophrys cranwelli) is one of the most commonly kept horned frogs, native to South America. With its big body, short limbs, and warty skin, it is easy to keep and a great choice for beginners, though it must never be housed with other frogs.
Malayan Snail-eating Turtle
The Malayan snail-eating turtle (Malayemys subtrijuga) feeds on snails, freshwater mollusks, and crustaceans, which gives it its name. Native to Malaysia and surrounding regions, it is of moderate size but generally unsuited to home keeping.