Sabine map turtles and "black eyed" Kohni- Mississippi maps

[diamondbp]

Here are a few quick pictures of some young Sabine maps and some unique "black eyed" Mississippi maps. I've never before seen solid black pupils on M.maps before. It's always the typical solid white iris or with a slight line running across the eyes. These look wicked!

 

[Yvonne G]

Those are lovely-looking turtles. I've always liked the maps. So interesting-looking.

 

[diamondbp]

Thanks Yvonne. I can't believe more people aren't into map turtles. So many interesting species

 

[bouaboua]

Thanks Yvonne. I can't believe more people aren't into map turtles. So many interesting species

How hard it is to take care of those map turtles? Are they shallow water or deep water turtles?

 

[diamondbp]

They prefer deeper water with some current. Especially when they are juveniles and older. Filtered water is a must for map turtles because shell conditions are dependent on clean water.

The babies can be kept in calm water until they reach 2-3 inches, then I move them into a larger,deeper, filtered stock tank. I always keep live aquatic plants growing along with plenty of driftwood for climbing and basking.

 

[bouaboua]

They prefer deeper water with some current. Especially when they are juveniles and older. Filtered water is a must for map turtles because shell conditions are dependent on clean water.

The babies can be kept in calm water until they reach 2-3 inches, then I move them into a larger,deeper, filtered stock tank. I always keep live aquatic plants growing along with plenty of driftwood for climbing and basking.

Thank you for the info. Thank you.

 

[Yellow Turtle]

Maps are cool. Too bad we can't get too many species of map turtles here.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Map turtles are hard to come by . I've been looking for a adult false map turtle (female) for two years .


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[Moozillion]

They are SOOOO COOL looking!!!

 

[diamondbp]

It's true that you simply don't see many if any maps on the market anymore these days, especially adults....especially females lol

 

[Anthony P]

Nice! Did you get those "black-eyed" kohni from Ronnie?

 

[diamondbp]

No I didn't. Is Ronnie a forum member?

 

[diamondbp]

 

[Anthony P]

Ronnie is a fellow "turtle-dude," whom isn't a member of this forum, but I know he had a few of the black-eyed kohni that came from this one location. Could be a different, undescribed species or subspecies, as all of the kohni in that one location have the eyes like that.

Anyway, maybe 6 or so months ago, Ronnie sold his. Of the handful of people that got these turtles from that location, Ronnie was the only one that I knew sold them. That's why I asked.

 

[diamondbp]

Ronnie is a fellow "turtle-dude," whom isn't a member of this forum, but I know he had a few of the black-eyed kohni that came from this one location. Could be a different, undescribed species or subspecies, as all of the kohni in that one location have the eyes like that.

Anyway, maybe 6 or so months ago, Ronnie sold his. Of the handful of people that got these turtles from that location, Ronnie was the only one that I knew sold them. That's why I asked.

That's really interesting. I'd love to know what area he was talking about. Is it possible for you to find out for me? That would be awesome

 

[Anthony P]

Yes. I CAN find out, definitely.

I will try to remember to text Steve tomorrow and ask him. He knows.

 

[diamondbp]

Sounds great. I look forward to it.

 

[AustinASU]

Maps are the best, I'll have to upload pics of my large texas map breeding group.

 

[Gerards]

Awesome! I'd like to get one if those BE's to put with the albinos. Email me, [email protected]. I'd love to talk to you about them.

 

[Anthony P]

Awesome! I'd like to get one if those BE's to put with the albinos. Email me, [email protected]. I'd love to talk to you about them.

Steve has some!!!!!