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    Vietnamese big-headed turtle (Platysternon megacephalum shiui)

    I got this guy 2 years ago from a dealer. And it is likely to be a WC specimen. It has a preference for dark environments and a massive number of hideouts. And it appeared to be very active at night. Indicating its nocturnal behavior. It did a pretty good job under the provision of an...
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    Some tips about the black breasted leaf turtle.

    A relaxed position lol
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    Some tips about the black breasted leaf turtle.

    The black breasted leaf turtle (Geoemyda spengler) is know for its small size and good interactivity. However, the high mortality rate of WC specimens and their high maintenance requirements conspire to make these turtles rare in the hobby in many countries. China Mainland, where approximately...
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    Cuora galbinifrons, serrata, bouretti

    Excellent job you’ve done in raise these black breasted leaf turtles. It’s a species highly sensitive to their environment but looks really beautiful. I’ve heard bourreti, galbinifrons could be available in China, but sadly it is difficult to acclimate them to the setup as over 99% of them...
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    Chinese big head turtle

    This specimen is more likely to be the Vietnamese subspecies & usually wild-captive , which is more fragile in comparison with the ones habituated in China mainland. Feeding it once every 2-3 days is recommend & it is better to keep the daily fluctuation in water temperature within no more than...
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    Black Breasted Leaf Turtle

    They are really shy and stay unmoved after they get to a new environment. But as long as they lift their heads, that possibly the symbol of their good health condition,
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    Looking for Tortoise/ Turtle Wholesale

    I have got some info about the ones who sell vietnamese black breasted leaf turtles & big headed turtle, but I'm not sure if he sells captive-bred creatures.
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