CBB26 Yellow Blotched Map Turtle (Graptemys flavimaculata)

These are one, if not THE, most colorful of the Graptemys. They do not fail to impress. They are active and intelligent. The colors get brighter and deeper as they age even after a few months. Real beauties! Yellow Blotched Map Turtles come from Pascagoula River system in Mississippi. They are fairly cold tolerant provided appropriate depth to brumate. They inhabit slow to moderate moving rivers and streams with sandy bottoms. They do best with good flow or current in clean water. A setup can be almost entirely aquatic but an area for consistent basking is a must. Good filtration is always important along with regular water changes and a varied diet. In the wild, these turtles eat freshwater sponge, various mollusks and aquatic insects though they will graze occasionally on algae as well. Adult males average about 4-5". Adult females on the other hand can reach 8-9" in size.

These captive-bred/born hatchlings are eating well on frozen blood worms, earthworms, mealworms, canned river shrimp, frozen beef heart and aquatic turtle pellets. They are in solid health and ready to go. Shipping or delivery in Georgia ONLY. Temperature Sex Incubated(TSI) sexes are available. These cannot be sold outside of the state of Georgia.