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Nicaraguan Ornate Turtles are possibly the most durable of all turtles. Nicaraguan Ornate Sliders are pretty - but are considered strong survivors at all costs. They have a colorful mix of greens, yellows, and black circular patterns, and they are the turtle equivalent of armored tanks.
An excellent starter/first turtle, they're fine by themselves or are perfectly at home in a community tank with most other similar sized turtles. We start ours out on pellets and greens but they will also take fish, meat & worms and they can learn to eat from your hand very quickly.
In nature, Nicaraguan Ornate Sliders come from a very limited range in Costa Rica and Nicaragua where not surprisingly, they share the water with Lake Nicaraguan Sharks. There, it is their pretty shell that gets them in trouble as they are collected both for their meat and their brightly colored shells - famous for their decorative circular patterns. As adults they make fine warmer pond turtles giving even the biggest raccoon reason to move on...
As hatchlings and adults, these are one pretty and tough turtle-- one that makes turtle keeping very easy.
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Nicaraguan Ornate Slider
My turtle seems very healthy and is really an attractive color. I was a little worried when I got him out of the box because he was kind of dry but he basking and enjoying his enclosure later the same day. He/she perked up nicely. It’s only been a few days and I haven’t seen him eat much but I’m sure he will once he’s comfortable.
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Nicaraguan slider baby
Arrived healthy and full of energy. Eating shrimp pieces and is somewhat friendly. We'll be buddies in no time. I'm very pleased.
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Nicaraguan Ornate Slider
Excellent quality animal
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Nicaraguan Ornate Slider
Our newest turtles arrived safely and healthy, just as I trusted they would. We have had excellent experiences with your company both times we have ordered. Both our new turtles are swimming and eating just as they should. Thank you!
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Turtle
Very nice coloration and pattern
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A real stunner
A very healthy, active and beautiful little critter.
