Common Name: West African Mud Turtles

Latin/Scientific Name: Pelusios castaneus

Pack Quantity: 1

Size of Species for Sale: 5 - 7cm

Maximum Size Species Grows to: 30cm

Temperature Range: 23 - 27 °c

Ferguson Zone Required: 3

Place of Origin: West and Central Africa

Feeding: Turtle Pellets, Bloodworm, Whole Fish(Dried or fresh), shrimp, chicken, beef heart, pinky mice, mealworm, some leafy greens fruit and vegetables may be accepted also

Comments: West African Mud Turtles are very enthusiastic feeders making them a joy to feed. Mud Turtles are not brilliant swimmers so a depth of water that is 1.5 - 2 x their shell length is advised.