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Gulf Coast Box Turtle
The Gulf Coast Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina major) is the largest subspecies of the Common Box Turtle, found along the U.S. Gulf Coast bordering Mexico. A typical omnivore reaching up to 18 cm in carapace length, it grows quickly and is relatively easy to keep.
Stripe-necked Leaf Turtle
The Stripe-necked Leaf Turtle (Cyclemys tcheponensis) has a broad distribution and healthy wild populations, and even wild-caught individuals adapt well to human care. A semi-aquatic species, it favors shallow water adjoining land; adults prefer fruit while juveniles lean toward meat.
Big-headed Turtle
A bizarre, hook-beaked Asian turtle with a huge triangular head it cannot retract - wild-caught and protected, so captive-bred-only and for specialists.
Best Tortoise Breeds for Beginners
Burmese tortoises and red-footed tortoises are the best picks for beginners because they tolerate lower temperatures and are easier to keep. Both need a proper enclosure with heating and UVB lighting, plus a plant-based diet rich in fiber and calcium.
Common Illnesses of Red-Eared Sliders
Red-eared sliders face several common illnesses: white-eye disease (a white film from poor water), gastroenteritis (odd red-green stools), pneumonia (wheezing, head held high), skin rot, calcium deficiency (soft shell), shell rot, and colds. Most trace to water quality and temperature swings, and many respond to antibiotic soaks or ointments plus warmth and sunlight.
Red-Eared Slider Shedding but Not Eating: What to Do
A red-eared slider that sheds but stops eating may simply be reacting to the molt, or it may signal a problem with temperature, water quality, or health. First check that the habitat is right, then adjust water temperature and change water regularly. Offer varied foods like fish, lean pork, shrimp, and snails to tempt appetite, and use a dangled-food trick if it will not bite. If the fast drags on or other symptoms appear, consult a veterinarian.
Florida Peninsula Cooter
The Florida Peninsula Cooter (Pseudemys peninsularis) is a large, hardy North American pond turtle marked in yellow and green. It closely resembles the red-eared slider but shows a yellow (not red) plastron, and is an affordable, beginner-friendly turtle.
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.
Painted Terrapin
The Painted Terrapin (Callagur borneoensis) is a distinctive member of the painted turtle genus whose carapace resembles a watermelon, with a red streak across the head. Distributed in Malaysia and Indonesia, it is a large, carnivorous, brackish-water turtle that must be kept in low-salinity water.
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