Turtle Care Sheets

Eastern box turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina) are small to medium-sized, terrestrial turtles native to the eastern United States. They generally prefer moist woodlands for habitat, although they may also be found in swamp areas. They like having access to lots...

The African sideneck turtle (Pelusios casteneus) is also known as the West African mud turtle. They are a large, semi-aquatic, diurnal reptile with populations in western and central Africa. They are highly adaptable, found in a variety of freshwater habitats...