Facts about Spotted Turtles
The spotted turtle is a small turtle with a shell that can grow between 4 to 5 inches. Their upper shell, or carapace, ranges in color from black to a blue-ish black with a number of yellow tiny round spots. Adult males have brown eyes and a brown or dark grey beak and chin. Adult females have orange eyes and a yellow/orange colored beak and chin. Young spotted turtles are mostly carnivorous, eating insects, such as crickets, worms, snails and fish. As spotted turtles age, they will consume some vegetation, such as anachris and other water plants. They are small turtles reaching a maximum carapace length of 5 in. All food that is consumed is done so underwater, as spotted turtles, like other aquatic species, cannot swallow food out of water. Spotted turtles will hunt on land, however, bring their catch back into the water for consumption. They reach sexual maturity between 7 to 10 years. The spotted turtles can live upto 30 years. |
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