What kind are those small turtles that they sell at the beach?

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Devin asked:

Whenever I go on vacation I see in gift shops along with hermit crabs they sell tiny turtles maybe about 3 inches or so total in length that swim in water but also like land? What are those called?



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2 Responses to 'What kind are those small turtles that they sell at the beach?'

  1. gimmenamenow - January 21st, 2010 at 4:20 am

    Usually red eared sliders… not only do they reach about a foot, they live to be at least 35 years old if you take care of them properly, and a proper setup for one will cost about $200 regardless of what the people who sell it to you say… (think puppy mills, but for turtles…)

  2. Roni Ann - January 23rd, 2010 at 6:45 am

    Usually it’s a red-eared slider. They do get bigger and they cost a lot to fully set up and take proper care of.

    I know MO has banned selling of turtles under 4 inches in size (except for educational purposes). I really wish more states would do this.


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