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RE: turtle given to taiwan petshop needs ID!

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Posted by: casichelydia at Thu Aug 4 00:54:16 2005  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by casichelydia ]  
   

The turtle is a Cyclemys - a leaf turtle. The coloration and patterning resemble the stripe-necked leaf turtle, Cyclemys tcheponensis. However, without seeing the underside of the shell and throat, one can't be certain that it isn't a variant of Cyclemys dentata/oldhamii (another species frequently available in southeast Asia).



Leaf turtle adults are semi-aquatic. Adults like enough water to submerge in, but they don't have to have deep water. Provide enough water to cover the turtle's shell and have the water slope up to ample dry space, as these turtles like to roam on land as well. They're mostly vegetarian in diet. Captives tend to develop strong "personalities" when they are properly cared for and can thus make good pets. Best of luck with your acquisition.

   

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