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SPINY SOFT SHELL TURTLE Distribution: Central & Eastern U.S.A. Size: Females to 18"--Males up to 9". Temperament: Aggressive at first then settles down. can be kept together if well fed. Hardiness: very hardy . Sexing: Males have a larger tail and vent. Females are larger. Food: small mice, fish and crickets. Water: use dechlorinated water -add sea salt a mechanical water filter. Temperature: water temperature 69-86f. Lighting: UVA and UVB lighting required Heating: Submersible heater needed. Housing : A 20 gallon tank with a very fine sand to avoid abrasions. Provide 10" of water depth. RETURN TO MENU |
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ASIAN BOX Distribution: Southeastern Asia. Size: Up to 10". Temperament: Docile Hardiness: hardy- When properly maintained. Sexing: Males have a larger tail. food: insects,floating sticks, fish, greens and plants. Water: use dechlorinated water. Temperature: 75-78f Basking areas 89f. Lighting: UVA and UVB lighting required. Heating: submersible heater required. Housing : A mid sized tank with a bog type habitat. Landscape with sunken rocks and cork bark floats. |