What kind of turtle should I get?

[TortyTom]

I have a Sulcata tort but now I want a water turtle. I have a 40 gallon tank that I'm getting set up. Now I need help choosing a turtle. I want something really pretty but not normal like a Map or Red Ear. It will be a single turtle so it has to be awesome all by it's self. Also I don't want to spend over $50 for it. Is there any such turtle?? What would you recommend? Thanks!

 

[Irish]

Diamondback terrapins are stunning.

 

[TortyTom]

Diamondback terrapins are stunning.

Yes they are but would the care be the same as a reg turtle? I don't know the difference between a turtle and a terrapin? Also how much do they run?

 

[Irish]

I totally do not know. It is in my bucket list though.

 

[nikki0601]

A Texas map would be nice but not sure if u consider that plain, they r not plain or extremely common as an res or miss map is, very beautiful and stay small, but cheaper would be something like a southern painted or even a razor back musk would be cool, my prettiest turtles IMO are my pink belly side neck and Texas map but my southern painteds are rather gorgeous too. A northern dbt is another to consider but they can get large.

 

[TortyTom]

A Texas map would be nice but not sure if u consider that plain, they r not plain or extremely common as an res or miss map is, very beautiful and stay small, but cheaper would be something like a southern painted or even a razor back musk would be cool, my prettiest turtles IMO are my pink belly side neck and Texas map but my southern painteds are rather gorgeous too. A northern dbt is another to consider but they can get large.

I kinda like the razor back musk (looks tough) and the pink belly side neck is kinda cool looking as well.

 

[jaizei]

As far as I know, DBTs are illegal to posses in Texas without a permit.

No person may possess a diamondback terrapin at any time.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/regulations/fish_hunt/hunt/nongame/

 

[TortyTom]

As far as I know, DBTs are illegal to posses in Texas without a permit.

No person may possess a diamondback terrapin at any time.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/regulations/fish_hunt/hunt/nongame/

Well that's a shame.

 

[HanShotFirst]

My favorite aquatic turtles are Mata Mata's! I dont have one personally but I would love to get my hands on one.

Liquid Aloha

 

[Anthony P]

Get a southern painted turtle. They are affordable and both sexes stay very small.

 

[NickWag]

Get a southern painted turtle. They are affordable and both sexes stay very small.

Agreed. Definitely one of my favorites.