Emydidae

The box turtle (Terrapene) is among the most commonly kept pet turtles. While they are technically pond turtles, they don’t require an aquatic setup. Unlike most tortoises, box turtles don’t …

The northern box turtle generally refers to the northern spotted box turtle. This turtle is a subspecies of the spotted box turtle. It is also called the Klauber’s spotted box …

The southern spotted box turtle (Terrapene nelsoni nelsoni) is sometimes referred to as the southern box turtle. The southern box turtle is endemic to the southern part of the spotted …

The western box turtle (Terrapene ornata) is found in North America and the northern part of Mexico. This turtle can be primarily found in southwestern and central North America, from …

The Mexican box turtle is native to Mexico as evidenced by both the common and scientific name. Like most turtles endemic to Mexico, the Terrapene mexicana isn’t usually kept as …

The Yucatan box turtle is a subspecies of the common box turtle that is sometimes considered to be an individual species (Terrapene yucatana). In terms of appearance, all these turtles …

Coastal Plains Cooter also known is a subspecies that is endemic to Florida and throughout the Southeastern Coastal Plain. As such, they are also known as Florida cooters. Cooters are …

The Gulf Coast box turtle is native to the Gulf of Mexico and can also be found from Florida to Louisiana. This box turtle’s name is derived from its native …

Yellow-blotched Map Turtle If you can find one, Yellow-blotched Map turtle care can be an incredibly unique experience as a turtle owner. These stunning turtles are incredibly rare, and in …

Yellow Bellied Turtle Overview & Care Sheet The yellow belly turtle, also known as the yellow bellied turtle, or yellow belly terrapin is a perfect beginners pet turtle, though compared …