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Dive into the world of Southern Black Knobbed Map Turtles available for adoption at Wild Exotics USA. These fascinating turtles, known for their distinctive black knobs on their shells and captivating personalities, make a wonderful addition to any turtle lover’s family.
The Southern Black Knobbed Map Turtle, with its striking appearance and active nature, captures the hearts of reptile enthusiasts worldwide. At Wild Exotics USA, we offer a carefully selected range of Southern Black Knobbed Map Turtles that are well-cared for and ready to join your household.
Creating an ideal habitat for your Southern Black Knobbed Map Turtle is essential for their well-being. Provide a spacious tank with both water and land areas, a sandy substrate, basking spots, and access to UVB lighting to support their health and natural behaviors.
Feeding your Southern Black Knobbed Map Turtle a varied diet of aquatic plants, insects, small fish, and high-quality commercial turtle food is essential for their nutrition. Ensure they have access to clean, filtered water for swimming and soaking, along with a balanced diet to promote their overall well-being.
Explore our collection of Southern Black Knobbed Map Turtles for adoption online at Wild Exotics USA and welcome a unique and captivating turtle companion into your home. Experience the joy of caring for these special turtles, observing their active behaviors, and forming a lasting bond with your new pet.
Caring for Southern Black Knobbed Map Turtles requires attention to detail and providing a suitable habitat that meets their specific needs. Here are essential care tips to help you ensure the well-being of your Southern Black Knobbed Map Turtle:
- Habitat Setup:
- Tank Size: Provide a spacious tank with both water and land areas. A tank size of at least 75 gallons is recommended for adult Southern Black Knobbed Map Turtles.
- Substrate: Use a sandy substrate at the bottom of the tank to mimic their natural habitat and provide a comfortable surface for digging and burrowing.
- Basking Area: Include a basking area with a heat lamp for your turtle to dry off and regulate their body temperature. Ensure access to UVB lighting for their overall health.
- Water Quality:
- Filtration: Use a high-quality filtration system to keep the water clean and maintain optimal water quality.
- Water Depth: Maintain a water depth that allows your Southern Black Knobbed Map Turtle to swim and submerge comfortably. A depth of around 12-18 inches is suitable.
- Temperature and Lighting:
- Water Temperature: Keep the water temperature between 75-80°F (24-27°C) using a water heater. Monitor the temperature regularly to ensure it remains within the ideal range.
- UVB Lighting: Provide UVB lighting over the basking area for 10-12 hours a day to support their calcium absorption and shell health.
- Feeding:
- Diet: Southern Black Knobbed Map Turtles are omnivores. Offer a varied diet of aquatic plants, insects, small fish, and high-quality commercial turtle food. Ensure a balanced diet to support their nutritional needs.
- Feeding Schedule: Feed your turtle a combination of protein and vegetation, adjusting portions based on their size and age. Offer a diverse diet to promote their health and vitality.
- Handling and Interaction:
- Gentle Handling: Handle your Southern Black Knobbed Map Turtle with care and avoid excessive stress. Limit handling to short periods to allow them to acclimate to human interaction.
- Observation: Spend time observing your turtle’s behavior to ensure they are active, eating well, and displaying normal activity.
By providing a suitable habitat, clean water, proper lighting, a balanced diet, and regular monitoring, you can ensure that your Southern Black Knobbed Map Turtle thrives in captivity. Enjoy the companionship of these captivating turtles and create a fulfilling bond with your unique pet.
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 Southern Black Knobbed Map 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 Southern Black Knobbed Map 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.
