What species is this?

Astrochelys

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Hello, I came across a video I really enjoyed and saw a turtle/tortoise I wasn't familiar with. I was wondering if someone would be able to help me identify it?


It's around the 2:02 time eating pink mice.

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The people who made that video are members here. There are several different species on the vid. Which one were you particularly interested in? (no time indicators on my screen)
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Oh, that's one of the Cuora - Viet Nam Flower-back. Can't think of the scientific name.
 

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The ones eating the pinky mice really intrigue me haha

Do you know if they're readily available in the hobby or are they more rare and expensive? Thanks!
 

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The species eating the mice are cuora galbinifrons. They are not easy to find in the hobby actually. But are out there. Most imported animals perish. But some keepers have them successfully.
 
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