Where can I find a river cooter in Florida?
P. c. suwanniensis (Suwannee River Cooter) fromwest coast of peninsular Florida. While marked similarly to the river cooter, it lacks the stripe on the hind feet. This is one of the larger subspecies. P. c. hieroglyphica (Hieroglyphic River Cooter) from western Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama and western Georgia.
Can you keep a river cooter as a pet?
River cooters are commonly sold as pets along with other aquatics, i.e. red-ear sliders and map turtles. Hardy, and easy to keep as juveniles, these turtles become too large for most home aquariums. The genus Pseudemys includes several species of cooters and red-bellied turtles.
What kind of turtle is a river cooter?
The genus Pseudemys includes several species of cooters and red-bellied turtles. Pseudemys concinna is the species known as the River Cooter. The name “cooter” may have come from an African word “kuta” which means “turtle. The river cooter is a large (12-16″ carapace) freshwater turtle. The carapace is rather flat, not highly domed.
What kind of habitat does a river cooter need?
P. c. gorzugi (Rio Grande Cooter) from Rio Grande basin in Texas and Mexico and Pecos River basin in New Mexico and adjacent Texas. It does not have the usual “C” markings, but black and yellow concentric circles. In captivity, cooters need an aquatic habitat, with a dry basking area.
River cooters are commonly sold as pets along with other aquatics, i.e. red-ear sliders and map turtles. Hardy, and easy to keep as juveniles, these turtles become too large for most home aquariums. The genus Pseudemys includes several species of cooters and red-bellied turtles.
P. c. suwanniensis (Suwannee River Cooter) fromwest coast of peninsular Florida. While marked similarly to the river cooter, it lacks the stripe on the hind feet. This is one of the larger subspecies. P. c. hieroglyphica (Hieroglyphic River Cooter) from western Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama and western Georgia.
How big of an aquarium do you need for a Cooter?
Small cooters can be housed in aquariums with a capacity of 75 gallons. The size of the tank really depends on the species of cooter you have. Cooters really enjoy basking and need a large basking platform. The platform should be large enough to accommodate the turtle comfortably.
What should the water temperature be in a Cooter tank?
The water temperature should be between 75 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. A water heater can help you maintain the right water temperature. I recommend the Hygger Titanium Aquarium Heater. Depending on the size of tank you may need more than one. Finally, the basking site should have a temperature between 85 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
