RED EARED TURTLE
RED EARED TURTLE
The Red Eared Tortoise, also known as the Brazilian Tortoise, is a semi-aquatic turtle native to the southern United States. It is not a local species, but its parent was previously imported from the United States and is now the most traded species, including Malaysia.
RED EARED TURTLE
RED EARED TURTLE
The Red Eared Tortoise, also known as the Brazilian Tortoise, is a semi-aquatic turtle native to the southern United States. It is not a local species, but its parent was previously imported from the United States and is now the most traded species, including Malaysia.
Distribution:
Around the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico, in warm climates in the Southeastern United States. Their native range ranges from southeastern Colorado to Virginia and Florida.
Habitat:
They inhabit areas with calm, warm water sources, such as ponds, lakes, swamps, creeks, rivers or slow-flowing rivers.
Diet:
This species belongs to the Omnivores category, eats what is available
