Description
Map Turtle
Latin name: Graptemys sp.
Map Turtles are striking, intelligent freshwater turtles named for the map-like patterns on their shells. Active and inquisitive, they make an impressive display reptile when housed correctly and are best suited to keepers with space for a proper aquatic setup.
Care Information
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Adult Size:
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Males: 10–15 cm
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Females: up to 25 cm
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Lifespan: 20–30+ years
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Water Temperature: 22–26°C
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Basking Area: Essential, with basking temp around 30–32°C
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UVB: Required for shell and bone health
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Tank Size: Minimum 300 litres for adults (larger for females)
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Diet: Omnivorous — high-quality turtle pellets, insects, crustaceans, occasional fish, and leafy greens
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Temperament: Generally peaceful but females can be dominant; best kept singly unless very large setups are provided
Tank Setup
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Deep, clean water with strong filtration
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Dry basking platform with heat lamp and UVB
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Smooth décor and driftwood for resting
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Secure lid — strong swimmers and climbers
Why Choose a Map Turtle?
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Stunning shell patterns: One of the most visually attractive turtle species
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Active and alert: Constant movement makes them fascinating to watch
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Hardy when cared for correctly: Robust species for well-prepared keepers
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Great display reptile: Ideal centrepiece for large aquatic enclosures
Map Turtles are an excellent choice for aquarists or reptile keepers ready to step into serious aquatic turtle care, offering beauty, personality, and long-term reward when housed properly.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DX Express: 1 working day, same-day dispatch before noon 0-75kg
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days 75-500kg
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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