This other turtle that you would like to aquire is a young female Florida Redbelly Cooter (Pseudemys nelsoni). This particular turtles' markings are an aberrant form of this species, definitely not a norm. It might have been an unusual specimen from a clutch of eggs or a specimen from a breeder specifically trying to create aberrations.

But to your main question. These two turtles can be housed together in a very large aquarium or stock tank, or more preferably an outdoor pond depending on your location. These two species coexist naturally on the panhandle of florida. Your male Yellow Belly will reach a length of approx. 5-8 inches while the female Redbelly will reach approx. 8-12 inches. While these sizes may not seem too huge, the slider and cooter species certainly fill out to a large, hefty size in this parameters.

While I have not seen any Yellow Belly x Florida Redbelly crosses, there may be a possibility, but not likely. Captive conditions have proven to create some wild stuff on occasion.(Any input from someone who may have seen this particular cross is appreciated) But this does not mean your male Yellow Belly will not try in vain to mate with the Redbelly. The Redbelly still has a few more years till maturity. Also if you could post a rear end shot of the Yellow Belly to confirm its sex would help.

If I can make the previous email less confusing let me know.

Thanks!

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