Introduction The Chinese Striped Neck turtle (Mauremys sinensis) is native to China, Taiwan and Vietnam. They are found in ponds, creeks, marches and swamps. They are quite easily recognised by their striped necks, yellowish bellies and long tails. They can...
Introduction There are a number of different species of Snake-necked turtles, but they all live in the southern hemisphere in countries such as Australia and Argentina. One species of Snake-necked turtle which we supply here at Turtle Creek is the...
Introduction The Red Eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) is probably the most commonly kept turtle across the world. However, they are now classed as an invasive species in the European Union and cannot be sold as pets. Never the less...
Introduction There are four types of painted turtles: the western painted turtle (Chrysemys picta bellii), the eastern painted turtle (C. p. picta), the midland painted turtle (C. p. marginata), and the southern painted turtle (C. dorsalis). Although their native ranges...
Introduction There are a number of different species of Musk Turtles, two species we often have here at Turtle Creek include the Common Musk Turtle (Sternotherus odoratus) and the Razorback Musk Turtle (Sternotherus carinatus). Both these species are native to...
Introduction There are a number of different species of Side-necked turtles, but they all live in the southern hemisphere in countries such as Australia and Argentina. One species of Side-necked turtle which we supply here at Turtle Creek is the...
Introduction Chinese softshell turtles are without doubt a strange looking turtle with their flat and pancake like shell, their lack of bony scutes, and their snorkel-like neck which enables them stay hidden under the sand whilst able to stick their...
Introduction There are currently 14 different species of Map turtle. Some of the more common speices kept in captivity in Europe include; The Mississippi Map Turtle (Graptemys pseudogeographica kohni), The False Map Turtle (Graptemys pseudogeographica), The Black Knobbed Map Turtle...
