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Calico Map Turtle

$139.00 - $169.00
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Product Description

Just like snowflakes, no two Calico Map Turtles are exactly alike ! These Turtles are crazy little explosions of color all over their shells, heads and skin, that hold their patterns and bright colors as they grow. They are actually a geographic variation of Mississippi Map Turtles. Calico Map Turtles originally evolved in one isolated lake that allowed them to develop spectacular patterns and colors not seen anywhere else in their natural range.

Each year we hold back a few of the prettiest ones, and now, three generations later, the results speak for themselves !

So far, Calico Maps stay a little smaller than other Mississippi Maps with males reaching only 4" and females barely making it to 6". Their colors vary greatly - but they are always vibrant, and their patterns are truly intricate (see the photos).

Their care and husbandry is exactly the same as it is for normal colored Mississippi Map Turtles which follows:

Mississippi Map Turtles are excellent starter turtles, and they make fine community turtles as well. As with most maps, they have very detailed shell and skin patterns. True omnivores, they will take pellets, plant matter, insects, fish, mollusks and earth worms.

Mississippi maps are fond of basking, but quickly dive in when approached. In time, they overcome this instinct and become quite tame. They are very good tank turtles, and adults also do well in outdoor ponds.

Other Details

Common Name:
Calico Map
Scientific Name:
Graptemys Pseudogegraphica Kohnii
Level:
Starter
Restricted States:
OR, WA, HI
Turtle Category:
North American Water Turtles
Turtle Subcategory:
Map Turtles

Warranty Information

We offer a 7 day health guarantee on our captive bred animals only provided all conditions are met as listed in our Terms and Conditions page.

Reviews

  • 5
    Calico Map Turtle

    Posted by Chris. on Nov 9th 2023

    shipping was very fast. my little guy arrived healthy and hungry he started eating within a hour of me putting him in his new waterland tub. I must admit he's definitely one of the prettiest map turtles I've ever seen and he's not shy at all he's very curious and begging for attention. I'm sooo happy I was lucky enough to see them up for sale on the website. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I definitely recommend ordered all your turtles and tortoises from the turtle source.

  • 4
    Tortises

    Posted by Ave on Oct 4th 2023

    They look great

  • 5
    Calico Map

    Posted by Tana Bedenfield on Aug 8th 2021

    I love my Calico Map turtle had him for over two years and he's great just waiting for them to come back in stock so I can get a female.