Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima manni

Central American Wood Turtle

Distribution: Southern Nicaragua to northern Costa Rica.

Empire Stock: WC exported from Nicaragua.

Size: Up to 20 cm.

Habitat: Moist areas near water.

Diet: I feed mine earthworms, fish, Mazuri Freshwater Turtle, romaine, strawberries, bananas, cantaloupe.

Sexing: Males have longer thicker tails and tend to be smaller in size.

Breeding:  I have witnessed them copulating both in water and on land.

Temperature-dependent Sex Determination.

Notes: I have observed them scraping the upper layer of soil around with their forelimbs during rain and have seen them find worms this way.

Care Sheets: ATP , CTTC , WCT

Some of the WC animals have unreal coloration. This could be due to the genetics of a population or its diet (or both).

CB Hatchling

Fresh imports that were a little shy, but after a few months they relaxed.

Cruising the pond for Mazuri.

Looking for a handout.

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