Painted Terrapin
Batagur borneoensis
The painted terrapin is a large Southeast Asian river and estuary turtle. Breeding males develop a pale head with a red crown stripe and a lighter shell with dark lengthwise markings; females and nonbreeding animals are less striking. It is maintained in specialist and conservation collections with extensive aquatic space and dry nesting areas. Females lay eggs on sandy banks or beaches. Trade is regulated under CITES Appendix II with a zero export quota for wild specimens for commercial purposes.
Colors: Wild Type
