Hilaire's Toadhead Turtle

Hilaire's toadhead turtle is an egg-laying side-necked turtle from southern South American rivers and wetlands. Its broad head has a dark lateral stripe, small chin barbels and a pale lower jaw; the shell is low and oval. Specialist hobby and zoo collections maintain it. Housing needs clean swimming water, accessible sheltered land, basking and nesting space, with climate suited to its southern range. It is distinct from Geoffroy's toadhead turtle.