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Indian Black Spotted Pond Turtle

$119.00 - $795.00
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*Florida customers only.
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Product Description

With our Apologies, this rare and beautiful species can only be shipped to Florida residents, at their florida addresses.

For eleven years we have worked patiently with this impressive species before hatching our first clutch. One of the world's most beautiful, and most endangered turtles, Spotted Pond Turtles (Geoclemys hamiltonii) are found along the Indus River of Northern India and Pakistan; and the Ganges River of India and Bangladesh.

In the wild they are reported to readily eat Snails, worms, slugs, tadpoles, fish, salamanders, spiders and fish. Ours have been raised on pellets, fish, beef heart and snails. Once a year, just prior to egg laying season, they will also eat every living plant in their pond. Only kept by a few zoos and one other private breeder, these magnificent turtles are excellent swimmers, love to bask and once accustomed to their keepers, inquisitive and even playful. At every stage of development, I have never stopped being impressed by them. From fast swimming water bugs - literally covered with spots, to graceful, yet powerful adults the size of a large pineapple, best known by their scientific name Geoclemys hamiltonii, they take the keeper's breath away at every turn...

Intense pressure from the Asian food market has resulted in international protection for this now very rare species. Spotted Pond Turtles are listed as CITES (Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species) Appendix 1, which is the highest priority. Geoclemys hamiltonii are also covered under the Endangered Species Act. This means that the species is at serious risk of becoming extinct in the wild. Here in the US, these protections mean that our Florida hatched Spotted Pond Turtles, can not cross state lines. All orders must come from Florida residents - with absolutely no exceptions. After seeing troubling photos of these incredible turtles being sold for food in Asia, the need for these protections is very clear. We are very happy to offer the opportunity to keep G. hamiltonii to resident Florida keepers.

Other Details

Common Name:
Black Spotted Pond Turtles
Scientific Name:
Geoclemys hamiltonii
Level:
Advanced
Restricted States:
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Turtle Category:
Asian Water Turtles

Warranty Information

We offer a 7 day health guarantee on our captive bred animals only provided all conditions are met as listed in our Terms and Conditions page.

Reviews

  • 5
    Indian Spotted turtles

    Posted by Michael Rossi on Mar 2nd 2024

    Excellent service. Babies arrived healthy and happy.

  • 5
    Indian Black Spotted Pond Turtle

    Posted by Chris. on Feb 21st 2024

    I've had this little guy for a few weeks now and wow I'm so happy with him. shipping was very fast my little guy is healthy and active & hungry right out the box. His spots are so pretty and he looks like he's smiling all the time & he's very curious and friendly with everyone. I couldn't be happier with this little guy. Mark and Lisa thank you soooo much for this new addition to our family. I definitely recommend ordering all your turtles and tortoises from the turtle source.

  • 5
    Indian Spotted Turtle

    Posted by Jules on Nov 22nd 2023

    A beautiful turtle. Healthy and happy. The delivery was quick and easy. Thank you!

  • 5
    Happy with the little babies I got

    Posted by Ksenia on Nov 15th 2023

    Thank you for great customer service, safe packaging and even some food for them provided!

  • 5
    Perfect

    Posted by Brandon Boreson on Mar 4th 2023

    I got a pair of them, Set them up in a 100gal pond on my patio, swimming eating exploring.

  • 5
    Indian Black Spotters

    Posted by Mike on Jan 27th 2023

    Received my two babies last summer. They quickly settled in and began eating. They were packed meticulously and extra effort on the Turtle Source to reach out to make sure they were secured and that I would be home to retrieve them. These babies are gorgeous! Smart too! Currently, they live in a 20 long with floating rafts and plants so not to be over exerted. I am very happy with the quality of the Turtle Source.

  • 5
    Clean, alert

    Posted by Mike on Jul 30th 2022

    Pleased with delivery and service