Turtle Species Reference
Compare common aquatic turtles by size, temperament, water temperature and difficulty.
Red-Eared Slider
Trachemys scripta elegansWater temperature24-28°C
Best forExperienced keepers
Chinese Pond Turtle
Mauremys reevesiiWater temperature24-28°C
Best forExperienced keepers
Chinese Box Turtle
Cuora flavomarginataWater temperature24-28°C
Best forExperienced keepers
Slider Variants
Trachemys scripta elegansWater temperature24-28°C
Best forExperienced keepers