Peninsula Cooter Turtle

Pseudemys peninsularis

Peninsula Cooters grow large, please make sure these are a suitable species for you, and that you are able to accomodate them as adults. 

Captive bred. 

Size: 3-5cm

Sex: Unsexed 

River cooter turtles, native to North America, inhabit freshwater habitats such as rivers, lakes, and ponds. These semi-aquatic reptiles are recognized for their distinct yellow-striped heads and dark shells. Primarily herbivorous, they consume aquatic plants and occasionally small invertebrates. 

Adult size: 35-40cm

Life span: 20-50 years

For more information, please see our Peninsula Cooter care sheet.