Scientific Name: Cuora amboinensis

Asian Box Turtles are native to the marshes, swamps, ponds and rice paddies of Southeast Asia.  They are mainly aquatic but like to bask and dry off in the sun.

Maximum size: 8”

Lighting: Full spectrum fluorescent UV bulbs and a basking light are required.

Temperature range: 75° –88F°

Food: Their diet consists of feeder fish, snails, crickets, and earthworms.  Specialized pelted foods for carnivorous aquatic turtles are also a good choice.  Fruits and vegetables should also be offered occasionally.  Cuttlebones can be utilized by the turtles for calcium.

Water: Clean dechlorinated water with a depth of 3- 5” is required.

Housing/Habitat: An aquarium with sand substrate and a submersible heater to provide the proper temperature.  Landscape to provide basking and drying areas for the turtle.  A good filter will keep the water clean and decrease the frequency of required water changes.