Geoclemys hamiltonii

Spotted Pond Turtle

DISTRIBUTION: India, Pakistan, Assam, and Bangladesh.

EMPIRE STOCK: CB

SIZE: Up to 35 cm SCL.

HABITAT: Indus and Ganges River systems. Appears to live in a variety of habitats, but probably does best in clear, heavily vegetated water.

DIET: Mazuri Turtle, snails, chopped fish, and shrimp.

SEXING: Males have concave plastrons with longer thicker tails.

BREEDING:

NOTES: Listed as Endangered. Rare in the wild, but prolific in captivity. Can be sold within a state without permits, but interstate sales require a federal Captive Bred Wildlife Permit.

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