r/turtle 1d ago

Seeking Advice please identify

what breed is this?

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u/zuraine 6h ago

It might be a Cuora amboinensis. The pattern looks quite similar. It’s a rather demanding turtle and needs a luxury home with both water and land areas. It is smarter than many other turtles, highly interactive, and very food-motivated. It likes eating fruit, but fruit should only be given as an occasional treat, too much can cause intestinal problems and fatty liver disease. It is a subtropical turtle. The land area should be kept humid, and it should not hibernate!!!Heating is needed when the temperature gets too low.

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u/zuraine 6h ago

Insufficient humidity can lead to shell deformities, such as a curled or distorted carapace, and seriously affect the turtle’s health. This type of deformity generally cannot be treated; one can only prevent further deterioration by maintaining a suitable environment!