Black Knobbed Map Turtle for sale

Black Knobbed Map Turtle for sale

Information

Southeast regions are home to the North American turtle known as the black knobbed map turtle. They are members of the family Emydidae and the genus Graptemys.

The black knobs on the keels of the black knobbed map turtle set it apart from other species of map turtle. Graptemys nigrinoda is a species with two subspecies.

These include the Black Knobbed Map Turtle for sale of the north (G. n. nigrinoda) and the south (G. n. delticola). The plastrons of northern black knobbed map turtles are unmarked, in contrast to those of southern black knobbed map turtles.

Male carapace lengths often range from 3 to 4 inches, while female carapace lengths typically range from 4 to 8 inches.

Habitat of the Black Knobbed Map Turtle

Enclosure

The Black Knobbed Map Turtle for sale doesn't need a lot of space because it is a little turtle. A 25 to 30 gallon aquarium is required for an adult male, whereas a 75 gallon aquarium is required for larger adult females.

Since map turtles are active swimmers, a larger tank is always ideal. Additionally, an aquarium can hold two or more map turtles.

They can live in the same enclosure as cooters, sliders, and other North American turtles. For each extra turtle, the tank should be expanded by 20 gallons to ensure their comfort.

Juveniles should start off in a modest aquarium, such as one that is 10 to 20 gallons in size. Alternately, you might use less water to fill an aquarium large enough for adults.

Substrate

If you are a newbie, I recommend starting with a bare bottom aquarium. Cleaning is simple because there is no substrate. Furthermore, there is no substrate for the turtle to consume by accident.

Temperature

This turtle's temperature requirements are simple to meet. The water temperature should be in the low to mid-seventies. The basking temperature should be in the upper 80s to low 90s. Finally, the air (ambient) temperature should be in the low to mid-eighties.

Temperature

This turtle's temperature requirements are simple to meet. The water temperature should be in the low to mid-seventies. The basking temperature should be in the upper 80s to low 90s. Finally, the air (ambient) temperature should be in the low to mid-eighties.

The Black Knobbed Map Turtle is being fed.

While most turtles are omnivorous, aquatic turtles, including the black knobbed map turtle, are carnivorous. Provide a high protein meal for this turtle.

However, do not overfeed the turtle as this might cause shell pyramiding and other health issues that can shorten the turtle's life.

I advocate making a good commercial turtle diet the mainstay of the turtle's diet because it contains all of the necessary nutrients in the appropriate amounts.

They are also supplemented with dietary vitamins and nutrients, so you won't have to replenish the turtle's diet separately. Fluker's Aquatic Turtle Diet, Mazuri Aquatic Turtle Diet, and Tetra are some of the best commercial turtle foods.

Temperament and Handling of the Black Knobbed Map Turtle

The Black Knobbed Map Turtle for sale is a show pet that should not be touched unless absolutely essential. Specimens are often wary of humans and will avoid eye contact. They may rush towards you as you approach the enclosure because they have come to link you, the keeper, with food.

Lifespan of a Black Knobbed Map Turtle

These two species have a lengthy history together. Graptemys nigrinoda individuals can survive for 20 to 30 years if properly cared for.

Black Knobbed Map Turtle for sale

Black Knobbed Map Turtle for sale

Black Knobbed Map Turtle for sale

Black Knobbed Map Turtle for sale

'Common Health Issues'

Health problems can emerge regardless of how well a pet turtle is cared for. Improper growth, such as shell pyramiding, fractured shell, scrapes and bruises, gaping mouth and nose, swollen/sunken eyes, and a frothy nose, are all warning signs.

Refusal to swim (or excessive sunbathing), tiredness, and appetite loss are all unacceptable behaviors.