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 “Explore Florida Chicken Turtles for Sale | Wild Exotics USA“

Delve into the world of Florida Chicken Turtles available for sale at Wild Exotics USA. Known for their distinctive appearance and fascinating behaviors, these turtles make a delightful addition to any turtle enthusiast’s collection.

The Florida Chicken Turtle, with its endearing name and captivating features, captures the attention of reptile lovers worldwide. At Wild Exotics USA, we offer a carefully curated selection of Florida Chicken Turtles that are well-cared for and ready to become part of your family.

Creating an ideal habitat for your Florida Chicken Turtle is essential for their well-being. Provide a setup with both aquatic and dry land areas, a suitable substrate, basking spots, and access to UVB lighting for their health and vitality.

Feeding your Florida Chicken Turtle a varied diet of aquatic plants, insects, small fish, and high-quality commercial turtle pellets will help meet their nutritional needs. Ensure clean, fresh water is available for swimming and soaking, along with a balanced diet to support their overall well-being.

Explore our collection of Florida Chicken Turtles for sale online at Wild Exotics USA and welcome a charming and unique turtle companion into your home. Experience the joy of caring for these special turtles, observing their fascinating behaviors, and forming a lasting bond with your new pet.

Caring for Florida Chicken Turtles requires attention to their specific needs to ensure they thrive in captivity. Here are some essential care tips to help you provide a suitable environment for your Florida Chicken Turtle:

1. Habitat Setup:
   • Enclosure: Provide a spacious tank with both water and land areas. Florida Chicken Turtles enjoy basking in the sun and swimming in water.
   • Substrate: Use a substrate like smooth gravel or sand for the water area and a substrate such as coconut coir or moss for the land area.
   • Basking Area: Include a basking area with a heat lamp to provide warmth and a UVB light source for their overall health.
2. Water Quality:
   • Clean Water: Ensure the water in the tank is clean, filtered, and free of chlorine or harmful chemicals. Regularly change the water to maintain optimal water quality.
   • Depth: Provide a water depth that allows your Florida Chicken Turtle to swim comfortably and access the basking area easily.
3. Temperature and Lighting:
   • Temperature: Maintain the water temperature around 75-80°F (24-27°C) and the basking area temperature around 85-90°F (29-32°C). Use a thermometer to monitor temperature levels.
   • UVB Lighting: Offer UVB lighting for 10-12 hours a day to support their calcium absorption and shell health.
4. Feeding:
   • Diet: Florida Chicken Turtles are omnivores and enjoy a varied diet. Offer a mix of aquatic plants, insects, small fish, and high-quality commercial turtle pellets. Supplement their diet with calcium and vitamin supplements.
   • Feeding Schedule: Feed your turtle a balanced diet 3-4 times a week, adjusting portion sizes based on their size and age.
5. Health Monitoring:
   • Observation: Regularly observe your Florida Chicken Turtle for any changes in behavior, appetite, shell condition, or overall appearance. Seek veterinary care if you notice any signs of illness.
   • Veterinary Check-ups: Schedule annual check-ups with a reptile veterinarian to ensure your turtle is healthy and address any health concerns promptly.

By providing a suitable habitat, clean water, proper lighting, a balanced diet, and regular health monitoring, you can ensure that your Florida Chicken Turtle thrives in captivity. Enjoy the companionship of these charming turtles and create a fulfilling bond with your unique pet.

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Florida Chicken Turtle

Please feel free to request a male or female turtle (or any combination thereof) when you order our medium and adult sized reptiles, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee the sex. However, we can guarantee that someone very experienced with reptiles will attempt to select the specific turtle(s) you are requesting.

Shipping Your Florida Chicken Turtle
We charge a flat $49.99 for overnight delivery to your doorstep, regardless of the number of reptiles, amphibians, or inverts you buy. Please read our shipping information page before ordering. We do ship internationally (U.S). Our delivery schedule can be found below:

When you buy a Florida Chicken turtle from us, you receive our 100% ironclad live arrival guarantee. Please read the details of our guarantee before ordering. Please check your local live animal regulations prior to ordering.

Because we responsibly offer reptiles for sale online (as well as amphibians, tarantulas, and scorpions), we reserve the right to delay your order upon the fairly rare occurrence of unacceptable weather conditions. This is strictly for the safety of the animal(s), and you will be notified by e-mail if this does occur.