Today's post will be of the African mud turtle, as the turtle's name suggests they can be found throughout west Africa in swamps, ponds, rivers, and mud holes. During the dry season the dig into the ground and wait for the wet season to come. They are usually found in large numbers on the muddy banks.This turtle hunts With it's sharp claws and they also can be used for climbing up steep slopes. This turtle is quite common and appeared 120 million years ago making them one of the most primitive turtle species on earth today.They are a medium size turtle species and can grow form 7-11 inches but some reach 12 inches. They have been known to reach 50 in captivity and could live longer in the wild, Now if you are wondering if you can have them as a pet the answer is yes the best way on keeping them healthy is to put them in a pond like area that is mostly water and only 25% land do this in a 10x10 enclosure with a roof and walls that should go 6-12 inches below the ground.
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What do they eat?
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DeleteThat turtle looks pretty spry for being 120 million years old.
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