Florida red-bellied turtle (definite introduction)

The Florida red-bellied turtle is difficult In terms of appearance, they are separated because this is a species that is very similar to many turtles. The patterns on the carapace are very similar to donut turtles, and the body color is very similar to Brazilian tortoises, which makes the distinction difficult.

The appearance is quite similar to the Brazilian tortoise, but because it is not often exported to the reptile market in Hong Kong, and the markings on the carapace of the young tortoise are more vivid and mottled, it is special. It is welcomed by the turtle breeders. Others do not want to raise Brazilian turtles, but if they want to raise them like Brazilian turtles, red-bellied turtles would be a good choice. However, please note that some traders will sell yellow-bellied turtles with similar appearance.

The carapace pattern of the Florida red-bellied turtle is very similar to that of the ordinary donut turtle, but the color is more distinctive, and some individuals have orange or orange-red fire patterns. Even fluorescent cyan, but after growth, the pattern and color will become darker, even turning into brown. As for the abdomen, it is orange-red or light pink, with brown and black markings on it. Even when it grows up, the color and markings on its abdomen will not disappear.

The head, tail, hands and feet are mostly brown and black, with stripes of yellow-white or bright-yellow meandering stripes on them, and there is often a uniform yellow-white stripe behind the ears. , or the twists and turns extending backward, which can be said to be the biggest difference from the red patches of the Brazilian turtle.

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