How difficult is it to keep Striped Mud Turtle?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the ideal temperature for Striped Mud Turtle?

The ideal temperature for Striped Mud Turtle is 22〜27℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Striped Mud Turtle?

The average lifespan of Striped Mud Turtle is 20-35 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Striped Mud Turtle get?

Striped Mud Turtle typically reaches 8-12cm straight carapace length as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for Striped Mud Turtle?

The price of Striped Mud Turtle varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Striped Mud Turtle

Q: What should I feed Striped Mud Turtle?

Striped Mud Turtle feeds on: Turtle pellets as the staple, plus insects, worms, snails, algae and plant matter. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

Beginner

Kinosternon baurii

A small mud turtle widespread in the fresh waters of the south-eastern United States. Three pale stripes running the length of the smooth carapace give it its name, and it wanders on land more than any other mud turtle.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

22〜27℃、29〜34℃

Lifespan

20-35 years

Size

8-12cm straight carapace length

Humidity

40〜70%

Diet

Turtle pellets as the staple, plus insects, worms, snails, algae and plant matter

About

Kinosternon baurii is a turtle of the family Kinosternidae found in the fresh waters of the south-eastern United States. Straight carapace length is 8 to 12 cm, and most individuals stay under 10 cm. Three pale stripes run the length of the smooth carapace, which is where its name comes from. It is omnivorous, eating insects, snails, fish, carrion, algae, plants and seeds, with slow-moving prey predominating in keeping with its own unhurried nature. It wanders on land more than any other mud turtle and has been seen foraging in cow dung. It lives in ponds and ditches. Females nest from September to June, laying up to six clutches a year, four on average, of one to six eggs each. The eggs hatch in 70 to 120 days, and incubation above 27.8 C produces mostly females. Captive-bred animals are relatively widely available.

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Lifespan of the Striped Mud Turtle

The Striped Mud Turtle lives 20-35 years.

Size of the Striped Mud Turtle

The Striped Mud Turtle grows to 8-12cm straight carapace length.

Temperature & humidity for the Striped Mud Turtle

The ideal temperature for the Striped Mud Turtle is 22〜27℃.

Basic Info

Origin

The south-eastern United States from southern Virginia through North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia across all of Florida to the Keys, in fresh water such as ponds and ditches

Lifespan

Care Specifications

Semi-aggressiveSolitaryBreeding: Moderate

Sources: Reptiles Magazine: Striped Mud Turtle Care And Breeding / Reptiles Magazine: Mud And Musk Turtles / Wikipedia (English)

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Kinosternon baurii (Garman, 1891)

Synonyms: Cinosternon baurii Garman, 1891, Cinosternum baurii Garman, 1891, Kinosternon bauri palmarum Stejneger, 1925

Authority databases: GBIF · Reptile Database

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

CITES Appendix IIIUCN LC · Least Concern

Mud turtles, Kinosternon spp., have been listed in Appendix II as of February 23, 2023 (adopted at CoP19 in 2022, Species+). Because of Appendix II status, no individual registration certificate under the international rare and endangered species regulation is required. This species is not listed in the special animal table of the Enforcement Ordinance of the Animal Welfare and Management Act.

Sources: CITES Appendices (Kinosternon spp., Appendix II, effective 23 February 2023) / IUCN Red List

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.