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Map Turtles ( Graptemys Geographica )
There are 13 sub-species........
Mississippi map turtle. Barbour's map turtle. Cagles map turtle. Escambia map turtle. Yellow blotched map turtle.
Northern map turtle. Pascagoula map turtle. Black-knobbed (or ridged) map turtle. Ringed map turtle. Ouachita map turtle.
False map turtle. Alabama map turtle. Texas map turtle.
The carapace has a keel that runs the full length and the markings resemble map-like contours.
Map Turtles are a good beginners turtle, when young they can be a bit timid and like places to hide,
they easily mix with other turtles and like deep water.
Males can grow to around 3.5"- 5.5" long and females around 6"- 10.5" long.
Enclosure
A good internal/external filter pump.
A submersible heater with heater guard.
Basking area with floodlight.
UV-B lighting (repti-sun 5.0 or 10.0 flourescent).
Temps
Water temperature.............mid 70's.
Basking temperature..........86-92 degrees.
Air temperature..................82-86 degrees.
Feeding
Juveniles will eat bloodworms.
Adults will eat reptomin sticks, earthworms, mealworms, romaine/endive lettuce, water lettuce, prawn, shrimp, krill.
Juveniles once daily, adults 2-3 times weekly.
A varied diet is essential.
