Platemys platycephala

Twist-necked Turtle

Distribution: Columbia , Venezuala, the Guianas, Suriname, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Empire Stock: WC exported from Suriname and Guyana.

Size: Up to 18 cm.

Habitat: Found in shallow pools and marshes.

Diet: I feed mine Mazuri Turtle, earthworms, mealworms, snails.

Sexing: Males have longer thicker tails.

Breeding:

Notes: Their scientific name translates as "flat turtle" "flat head".

Care Sheets: ATP, CTTC

Sub adult.

These turtles quickly become used to humans and will leave the pond or plant cover to take food from your hand.

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