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Sulawesi Forest Turtle
The Sulawesi forest turtle is the sole member of its genus, a gentle, semi-aquatic turtle found only in limited areas of northern Sulawesi, Indonesia. Modest in size and undemanding in diet, it remains rare and difficult to obtain in the pet trade.
Guangxi stripe-necked turtle
The Guangxi stripe-necked turtle is a rare, beautifully marked freshwater turtle endemic to Guangxi, China, long suspected—though never confirmed—to be a natural hybrid. In captivity it is an active, omnivorous species that enjoys warm water and is relatively easy for keepers to maintain.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Common Box Turtle
The Carolina box turtle (Terrapene carolina) comprises six subspecies distinguished by their shell patterns and named for its box-like shell. Ranging from eastern North America through Canada and Mexico, this largely terrestrial, omnivorous turtle is exceptionally long-lived, though habitat loss has driven population declines.
Chiapas giant musk turtle
The Chiapas Giant Musk Turtle (Staurotypus triporcatus) is the largest and most vividly patterned of the musk turtles, native to Central America. A highly aquatic, somewhat aggressive omnivore, it needs a large, sturdy, well-filtered aquatic setup.