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Amazon Yellow Spotted River Turtle

$159.00 - $169.00
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Availability:
*Florida Customers Only.

Product Description

One of South America's most delightful species, Yellow Spotted River Turtles are outstanding tank turtles in their younger years, and eventually grow to be excellent pond turtles as adults. Like yellow headed water bugs, these turtles swim like fish, enjoy deep tanks, love to bask, and put on an amazing under water show.

As a member of the most ancient genus of living turtles (Podocnemis), Yellow Spotted River Turtles make one of the most interesting species to keep. They are primarily herbivores, but will also quickly take insects, mollusks and fruit. Our hatchlings love pellets, cut fish, super worms and romaine lettuce. They prefer warmer temps, but our adult breeders weather brief temps in the 30s in deeper outdoor ponds.

Found in the major rivers and larger lakes of Venezuela, Colombia, Peru and throughout the Amazon Basin in Brazil, Yellow Spotted River Turtles have been over collected by man for decades and are now one of the world's rarest turtles. This species has been given the highest level of international protection, prohibiting both wild collection and export for many years. Only through the dedicated work of a few breeders is this species available in the US. Because of these important and necessary protections, our hatchlings can only be ordered by Florida residents.

Other Details

Common Name:
Amazon Yellow Spotted River Turtle
Scientific Name:
Podocnemis unifilis or Podocnemis cayennensis
Level:
Starter
Care Sheet:
Coming Soon
Restricted States:
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Turtle Category:
South American Water 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
    Yellow Spot River Turtle

    Posted by Tim on May 28th 2022

    Beautiful specimen As soon as it was in its new habitat it was acting like it’s been in its entire life with no worries in the world