Once super rare - about 1 in 10,000 hatches out Charcoal, and then only male Charcoals hatched out for years & years -then finally, a couple hatched out to be females & it was just a matter of time until we could hatch them regularly.
Their once high $1000 price tag is now a much more affordable at $195, and two for $175...
So everyone can now have one or two of these very pretty and very different looking turtles in their tank or pond...
There are several different color phases of Charcoals:
One is very dark with gray and charcoal coloration all over their skin and shell - very similar to Charcoal Red Ears.
Three other phases have very brilliant black and gold patterns, with dark skin and dark over all colorations that are super pretty !
It's important to note that all phases of charcoals produce all phases - not just what the parents look like. They are like little Goth or Darth Vader versions of Peninsular Cooters - very unique and their colors continue to change as they grow...
If you'd like to pick your's out, just place your order, and then ask for a picture of the ones available & you can choose yours - it's that simple...
Their set up, diet and care is identical to regular colored Peninsular Cooters - they are deep divers who like to bask, they eat pellets and lettuce, and they get along with most other species. Charcoal Peninsular Cooters, only at The Turtle Source!