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Western Pond Turtle
The western pond turtle, also called the California pond turtle, is a broad-headed, relatively secretive freshwater turtle native to the U.S. West Coast. An accomplished swimmer that loves basking, it is a protected species usually available only as captive-bred stock.
Sonoran mud turtle
The Sonoran mud turtle is an uncommon, nocturnal musk turtle from the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, notable as the only subspecies in its group with night-active habits. A medium-sized aquatic turtle, it adapts well to captive care once settled.
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.
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.
Three-striped roofed turtle
The giant roofed turtles (including the Burmese, Red-crowned, and Three-striped roofed turtles) are large, rare Asian river turtles that need spacious outdoor ponds with basking sites. Timid yet personable, they require warm water and careful temperature gradients to stay healthy.
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.
Bengal Roof Turtle
The Bengal Roof Turtle (also called the Red-crowned Roof Turtle) is a Critically Endangered Asian river turtle famed for the brilliant red, white, and blue courtship colors of mature males. Rare in captivity and heavily protected, it needs pristine filtered water and warm temperatures, and is mainly herbivorous as an adult.
Black Wood Turtle
The Black Wood Turtle (Rhinoclemmys funerea) is a striking freshwater turtle with a black or dark brown carapace and yellow-edged plastron, native from Honduras south to the Panama Canal. Cold-tolerant and highly adaptable, it can be kept aquatic or terrestrial, though males should be housed separately to avoid fighting.
African Keeled Mud Turtle
The African Keeled Mud Turtle (Pelusios carinatus) is a side-necked turtle from Africa, dark gray to black with a keeled shell and a yellow plastron. A gentle, hardy semi-aquatic species that adapts well to captivity and makes a good, if uncommon, community turtle.