Description
River Cooter Turtle
Latin name: Pseudemys concinna
The River Cooter Turtle is a large, impressive North American freshwater turtle known for its smooth oval shell, subtle yellow markings, and calm, observant nature. Active and long-lived, this species makes an excellent display turtle for keepers with the space and equipment to meet its needs.
Care Information
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Adult Size:
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Males: 25–30 cm
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Females: up to 40 cm
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Lifespan: 30–40+ years
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Water Temperature: 22–26°C
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Basking Area: Essential, basking temperature 30–32°C
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UVB: Required for proper shell and bone development
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Tank Size: Minimum 500 litres for adults (larger strongly recommended)
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Diet: Primarily herbivorous as adults — aquatic plants, leafy greens, vegetables, supplemented with turtle pellets and occasional protein
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Temperament: Generally calm; can be kept singly or in very large setups
Tank Setup
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Deep, clean water with very strong filtration
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Large, stable basking platform with heat and UVB lighting
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Smooth décor, driftwood, and open swimming space
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Secure enclosure — strong swimmers and climbers
Why Choose a River Cooter Turtle?
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Large and impressive species: A true centrepiece turtle
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Generally calmer than sliders: Better suited to display-style enclosures
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Long-lived and hardy: Excellent for experienced keepers
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Plant-friendly diet: Adults focus more on vegetation than meat
The River Cooter Turtle is best suited to keepers prepared for long-term, large-scale turtle care, rewarding proper setup with an impressive and engaging aquatic reptile.
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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