Common Name: Florida Red Bellied Cooters

Latin/Scientific Name: Pseudemys nelsoni

Pack Quantity: 1

Size of Species for Sale: 

Maximum Size Species Grows to: Females: 10 - 14" (25 - 36cm) Males: 8 - 14" (20 - 25cm)

Temperature Range: 24 - 26°c

Ferguson Zone Required: 3

Place of Origin: Florida, South Eastern United States 

Feeding: Omnivorous, Juveniles tend to eat more meat in their diets than Adults, Juveniles will eat a range of Turtle food pellets, dried shrimp, krill and mealworm, Frozen Foods such as Bloodworms etc as well as vegetables such as leafy greens, romaine lettuce, courgettes, squash, apple, carrot etc Adults are pretty much Herbivores.

Comments: Florida Red Bellied Cooters have stunning bright red bellies as juveniles that makes them stand out from other similar Cooters.