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Mississippi Map Turtle For Sale

Are you looking for an active and beautiful water turtle? We have healthy Mississippi Map Turtle for sale at internet best prices. These turtles are famous for the fine yellow lines on their skin that look like contour lines on a map. They also feature a unique, jagged ridge running down the center of their shell.

Mississippi map turtles (Graptemys pseudogeographica kohnii), or Kohn’s map turtles, live in the Mississippi River and its streams. Adults grow 4 to 10 inches long, and females are larger than males.

They have a dark shell with bright yellow, map-like lines and markings. A clear keel runs down the center of the shell. These turtles are very aquatic and spend most of their time in water.

Our Mississippi Map Turtle for sale are captive-bred, alert, and feeding great. When you order turtles from us, you receive our live arrival guarantee.

Characteristics & Facts of Mississippi Map Turtle

• Scientific name: Graptemys pseudogeographica kohnii.
• The shell has a pattern like map lines.
• The shell is olive to brown with yellow markings.
• A raised ridge runs along the shell center.
• This turtle is active and swims very well.
• It is semi-aquatic and likes to bask.
• It eats pellets, insects, fish, and aquatic plants.
• Adult size is 4 to 10 inches of shell length.
• Size depends on sex.
• With good care, it can live 20 to 30+ years.
• It needs a large aquatic enclosure.
• Ideal water temperature is 72 to 80°F.
• It needs clean, filtered water and a dry basking area.
• It also needs UVB lighting for healthy shell growth.
• It suits beginner and experienced turtle keepers.

If you want a captivating and lively aquatic pet, this is the one for you. Order your Mississippi Map Turtle for sale today. We ship our turtles for sale using professional, climate-controlled packaging. We guarantee your new turtle will arrive safe, healthy, and ready to swim.