The Indonesian Giant Pond Turtle lives in rivers, streams, marshes, and even rice paddy fields. This pond turtle is omnivorous and feeds on worms, larvae, snails, deceased animals, and plants. They will feed in aquatic environments as well as terrestrial. A large part of why these turtles are … [Read more...] about Indonesian Giant Pond Turtle (H. grandis)
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Painted River Terrapin (B. borneoensis)
The painted river terrapin inhabits estuaries, tidal parts of rivers, and mangrove swamps and creeks. During mating season they will migrate up to 3 km. These turtles are sexually dichromatic as well as seasonally. This means that their shell color and body marking will be different based on their … [Read more...] about Painted River Terrapin (B. borneoensis)
Texas Tortoise (G. berlandieri)
The Texas Tortoise inhabits dry shrub and grasslands and feeds succulent plants such as the prickly pear cactus. Though this species is of least concern it is still illegal to collect or possess them. The males have large frontal scutes used to fight off other males. Females may also have smaller … [Read more...] about Texas Tortoise (G. berlandieri)
Chinese Pond Turtle (M. trijuga coronata)
The Sri Lankan pond turtle is a subspecies of the Indian black turtle and is found in South Asia. This species is a freshwater turtle and is most active during the early mornings and evenings. Most of the day they bask in the sun. The subspecies, Sri Lankan pond turtle, tend to spend more time in … [Read more...] about Chinese Pond Turtle (M. trijuga coronata)
Sri Lankan Pond Turtle (M. trijuga coronata)
The Sri Lankan pond turtle is a subspecies of the Indian black turtle and is found in South Asia. This species is a freshwater turtle and is most active during the early mornings and evenings. Most of the day they bask in the sun. The subspecies, Sri Lankan pond turtle, tend to spend more time in … [Read more...] about Sri Lankan Pond Turtle (M. trijuga coronata)