{"product_id":"pink-bellied-snapping-turtle-cb26","title":"Pink Bellied Snapping Turtle CB26","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink-Bellied Snapping Turtle (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElseya novaeguineae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pink-Bellied Snapping Turtle is a striking freshwater turtle recognised for the beautiful pink to reddish colouration that can develop across the underside of the shell, particularly in younger individuals. Despite its common name, this species is not one of the large North American snapping turtles. It is an active aquatic turtle with an attractive streamlined appearance and plenty of personality, making it a fascinating choice for experienced turtle keepers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabitat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink-Bellied Snapping Turtles are highly aquatic and require a spacious, well-filtered freshwater environment with plenty of swimming room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large aquarium or suitable indoor aquatic enclosure with generous swimming space\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 24–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasking Area:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A secure, completely dry basking area should be available\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasking Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 30–32°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Appropriate UVB lighting should be provided over the basking area\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clean, dechlorinated freshwater with powerful filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Driftwood, smooth rocks, aquatic plants and other sturdy furnishings can provide enrichment and resting areas\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent water quality is essential for maintaining long-term health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink-Bellied Snapping Turtles are omnivorous and benefit from a varied, balanced diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStaple Diet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-quality aquatic turtle pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Foods:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable fish, earthworms, insects, snails, shrimp and other appropriate aquatic foods\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant matter and suitable aquatic vegetation can also form part of a varied diet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuveniles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Feed smaller portions more frequently while actively growing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Feeding frequency can be reduced according to size and body condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppropriate calcium supplementation should be provided where required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA varied diet is preferable to relying heavily on one particular food source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese turtles are active, strong swimmers and are generally best appreciated as aquatic display animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Active, alert and inquisitive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minimal handling is recommended; 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