Spotted Turtle

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Physical Description

Spotted turtles have smooth, dark shells peppered with yellow spots. While their head is mostly dark, their face has lighter coloration and a few spots. Males and females differ in appearance. Males are more elongated, with larger tails, while females have rounder carapaces and are slightly larger than males overall. They eat a range of food, from aquatic seeds and greenery to worms, eggs, and carrion.

Interesting Fact 1

The sex of hatchlings is dependent on incubation temperature. Lower temperatures result in male offspring and higher temperatures result in female offspring.

Interesting Fact 2

These smaller turtles are especially vulnerable on land, where they often fall prey to raccoons.

Interesting Fact 3

It takes a decade for these turtles to reach sexual maturity.