Graptemys oculifera (Ringed Map Turtle)

[theTurtleRoom]

2.1 Group that was generously gifted to me a couple months ago:

Adult Male:

Sub-Adult Female (same age as male):

Yearling Male:

 

[jonathan512]

2.1 Group that was generously gifted to me a couple months ago:

Adult Male:

Sub-Adult Female (same age as male):

Yearling Male:

Beautiful group!

 

[luvpetz27]

wow!! gorgeous and beautiful!!

 

[Moozillion]

WOW!! Beautiful!

 

[RedfootsRule]

Always wanted a couple of these...Gifted to you? Must have some good friends .

 

[theTurtleRoom]

Always wanted a couple of these...Gifted to you? Must have some good friends .

That I do. Blessed, for sure.

Of course, gifting was the only way for me to acquire them in PA.

 

[Benjamin]

Nice looking turtles. How large do they get?

 

[theTurtleRoom]

Nice looking turtles. How large do they get?

Male is pretty much full grown at 3.75" (can get up to 4.3"). Females have laid as early as just over 5", typically get to 6.2-6.5"ish, max record is near 8.6", as I recall.

 

[Anthony P]

Now it's a party!! I'm happy for you Steve, and yes, that friend must be very generous!

 

[RedfootsRule]

With every picture a member of the TurtleRoom posts, I grow more and more jealous....And awe-struck.

 

[Gerards]

2.1 Group that was generously gifted to me a couple months ago:

Adult Male:

Sub-Adult Female (same age as male):

Yearling Male:

Nice pics dude, they're looking happy!

 

[Yellow Turtle]

Wow this species seems the perfect size for me. And they are also beautiful. Nice collections.

 

[theTurtleRoom]

2.1 Group that was generously gifted to me a couple months ago:

Adult Male:

Sub-Adult Female (same age as male):

Yearling Male:

Nice pics dude, they're looking happy!

They sure seem like it! Such neat turtles, for sure!

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With every picture a member of the TurtleRoom posts, I grow more and more jealous....And awe-struck.

I can see how that would be a side-effect of our attempts to work mainly with species in need....haha

Glad you're enjoying the pictures!

 

[harris]

With every picture a member of the TurtleRoom posts, I grow more and more jealous....And awe-struck.

Don't forget Gerards too! Both of these members continue to blow me away.

 

[theTurtleRoom]

With every picture a member of the TurtleRoom posts, I grow more and more jealous....And awe-struck.

Don't forget Gerards too! Both of these members continue to blow me away.

Haha. He has a lot more than either of the 3 of us at tTR do!

 

[RedfootsRule]

Yes, Gerards has to be included....The thing is, the "species in need" are always the prettiest ! Tell me, how does that work? Can't chinese food-markets have a taste for RES?...

 

[Gerards]

Yes, Gerards has to be included....The thing is, the "species in need" are always the prettiest ! Tell me, how does that work? Can't chinese food-markets have a taste for RES?...

I agree, these guys are cooler than most.

 

[theTurtleRoom]

We've got a video up this morning with an update to these guys:

http://trtlrm.com/14XStCR

Here are some pictures, too!

Male 1: 3 3/4" SCL, 3 1/4" PL, 107g

Female 1: 4 3/4" SCL, 4 1/2" PL, 251g

Male 2: 3" SCL, 2 5/8" PL, 63g

 

[AustinASU]

I've been wanting these for years!!!!!! Your so lucky i can't find a single breeder here in texas, even for yellow blotched.

 

[theTurtleRoom]

I've been wanting these for years!!!!!! Your so lucky i can't find a single breeder here in texas, even for yellow blotched.

Well, they were given to me, otherwise I wouldn't have them, either. You won't find breeders (not in FL or CA) very easily.