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Nicaraguan Ornate Slider

$24.95 - $79.95
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Product Description

Nicaraguan Ornate Turtles are possibly the most durable of all turtles. Nicaraguan Ornate Sliders are pretty - but are considered strong survivors at all costs. They have a colorful mix of greens, yellows, and black circular patterns, and they are the turtle equivalent of armored tanks.

An excellent starter/first turtle, they're fine by themselves or are perfectly at home in a community tank with most other similar sized turtles. We start ours out on pellets and greens but they will also take fish, meat & worms and they can learn to eat from your hand very quickly.

In nature, Nicaraguan Ornate Sliders come from a very limited range in Costa Rica and Nicaragua where not surprisingly, they share the water with Lake Nicaraguan Sharks. There, it is their pretty shell that gets them in trouble as they are collected both for their meat and their brightly colored shells - famous for their decorative circular patterns. As adults they make fine warmer pond turtles giving even the biggest raccoon reason to move on...

As hatchlings and adults, these are one pretty and tough turtle-- one that makes turtle keeping very easy.

Other Details

Common Name:
Nicaraguan Ornate Slider
Scientific Name:
Trachemys emoli
Level:
Starter
Care Sheet:
Coming Soon
Restricted States:
OR, WA, HI
Turtle Category:
North American Water Turtles
Turtle Subcategory:
Sliders

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
    Amazing customer service

    Posted by Nichole Rauschenberger on Mar 17th 2024

    I have ordered a total of 3 turtle from the turtle source and every single one comes healthy and beautiful. I have been able to directly communicate with company via email and get answers t I all of my questions

  • 5
    Exactly what you order

    Posted by Unknown on Feb 15th 2024

    Turtle arrived safely and has settled into its new home great! Eating, basking and swimming actively on the first day!

  • 5
    New turtles

    Posted by Daniel on Dec 20th 2023

    Very nice will order agi

  • 5
    Amazing specimen

    Posted by Eduardo G. on Oct 29th 2023

    I've had mine for 14 months now. He is doing great, very healthy and active. He arrived to me as a hatchling, and to this, I've had no health problems with him. He's brought my family and myself intense joy - and when we move into a bigger home I'll be getting more turtles, and I will always support and recommend TurtleSource. They're friendly, care for their animals well, and are the best in my opinion. I have ordered from their competitors and have not been happy. TurtleSource might be a little bit more expensive than the rest, but it's because everyone from the Owner to the Employees cares deeply about what they do. It's noticeable in the type of quality specimens they produce. A+++

  • 5
    Nicaraguan ornate sliders

    Posted by Eileen Cornwall on Jul 26th 2023

    My sliders arrived in great shape and very active. Beautiful turtles!

  • 5
    Nicaraguan Ornate Slider

    Posted by Susan Boyette on Jul 8th 2023

    My turtle seems very healthy and is really an attractive color. I was a little worried when I got him out of the box because he was kind of dry but he basking and enjoying his enclosure later the same day. He/she perked up nicely. It’s only been a few days and I haven’t seen him eat much but I’m sure he will once he’s comfortable.

  • 5
    Nicaraguan slider baby

    Posted by Rebecca Reardon on Jan 15th 2023

    Arrived healthy and full of energy. Eating shrimp pieces and is somewhat friendly. We'll be buddies in no time. I'm very pleased.

  • 5
    Nicaraguan Ornate Slider

    Posted by Brady Watson on Dec 30th 2022

    Excellent quality animal

  • 5
    Nicaraguan Ornate Slider

    Posted by Christee on Nov 26th 2022

    Our newest turtles arrived safely and healthy, just as I trusted they would. We have had excellent experiences with your company both times we have ordered. Both our new turtles are swimming and eating just as they should. Thank you!