Is this turtle suitable for beginners?

Yes, it's generally considered beginner-friendly. That said, because it's a strong swimmer, you still need to provide adequate water volume and land space, just as with other aquatic turtles.

How big does it grow?

Adults reach a maximum shell length of about 25.5 cm. It's a good idea to plan tank size around its adult dimensions even while it's still small.

Does it need a land area?

Yes. Although it lives mostly in water, it needs a dry land area to bask under sunlight or a UV lamp. Without a place to fully leave the water, shell and skin health can suffer.

Is it subject to CITES?

No, the Pink-Bellied Side-Necked Turtle is not subject to CITES.

Can it be kept with other turtles?

Since it's an active, strong-swimming species, if you keep it with others, choose tankmates of similar size and temperament and provide plenty of hiding spots and land space. Some combinations can lead to conflict, so watch their behavior closely.

Pink-Bellied Side-Necked Turtle

The Pink-Bellied Side-Necked Turtle gets its name from the orange-tinged pink coloring of its plastron, paired with a bold yellow stripe running from the snout to above the eardrum. It's a strong, active swimmer that's genuinely fun to watch, and it's considered a beginner-friendly species among aquatic turtles. Keep in mind that adults can grow to a maximum shell length of around 25.5 cm, so it's worth planning tank space for its adult size rather than just its size as a hatchling.

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About Pink-Bellied Side-Necked Turtle

A beginner-friendly, active swimming turtle with a pink plastron and a bold yellow head stripe, growing to about 25.5 cm in shell length.

7 things to know before welcoming a Pink-Bellied Side-Necked Turtle

1A Strong, Active Swimmer
The Pink-Bellied Side-Necked Turtle is a strong, active swimmer that moves through the water with energy. Because it ranges from the surface to the bottom of the tank, it appreciates more water depth than many other aquatic turtles.
2Land Space Is Essential Too
Although this species spends most of its time in water, you still need to provide a dry land area where it can bask under sunlight or a UV lamp. Without a place to fully leave the water, shell and skin health can suffer.
3Grows to About 25.5 cm
Adults can reach a maximum shell length of about 25.5 cm. Don't size the tank based on how small the turtle is as a juvenile — plan ahead for the space it will need once fully grown.
4Beginner-Friendly
This species is considered beginner-friendly and relatively easy to keep among aquatic turtles. That said, the same basic water quality and temperature management required for any turtle still applies.
5A Distinctive Yellow Head Stripe
A bold yellow stripe running from the snout to above the eardrum, paired with an orange-tinged pink plastron, is this turtle's signature look — and the source of its common name.
6Not Subject to CITES
The Pink-Bellied Side-Necked Turtle is not subject to CITES.
7A Long-Term Commitment
Turtles can live for a very long time when kept in the right conditions. Before bringing one home, make sure you can commit the space and ongoing care time for a long-term companion.

Frequently asked questions about Pink-Bellied Side-Necked Turtle

Q.Is this turtle suitable for beginners?: A.Yes, it's generally considered beginner-friendly. That said, because it's a strong swimmer, you still need to provide adequate water volume and land space, just as with other aquatic turtles.
Q.How big does it grow?: A.Adults reach a maximum shell length of about 25.5 cm. It's a good idea to plan tank size around its adult dimensions even while it's still small.
Q.Does it need a land area?: A.Yes. Although it lives mostly in water, it needs a dry land area to bask under sunlight or a UV lamp. Without a place to fully leave the water, shell and skin health can suffer.
Q.Is it subject to CITES?: A.No, the Pink-Bellied Side-Necked Turtle is not subject to CITES.
Q.Can it be kept with other turtles?: A.Since it's an active, strong-swimming species, if you keep it with others, choose tankmates of similar size and temperament and provide plenty of hiding spots and land space. Some combinations can lead to conflict, so watch their behavior closely.