The Florida red-bellied cooter or Florida redbelly turtle (Pseudemys nelsoni) is a species of turtle in the family Emydidae. The specific name, nelsoni, is in honor of American biologist George Nelson (born 1873). [3] P. nelsoni is native to Florida, and southern Georgia.

2019年4月25日 · Indigenous to southern Georgia and Florida, the Florida redbelly is easily distinguished by its bright red underbelly (plastron). These fairly large turtles grow up to between 8 to 15 inches. Males are 10 inches on average and are noticeably smaller than females (who are 12 inches on average).

Florida red-bellied cooters (Pseudemys nelsoni) are found primarily in freshwater lakes in the southeastern United States. Their range includes nearly all of Florida, including parts of the Florida panhandle, and extends to far southeastern Georgia. They have been introduced in central Texas and in the British Virgin Islands.

2023年1月16日 · The Florida red-belied turtle is not only an attractive but also sociable species of turtle, making it a popular choice of pet turtle in the U.S. However, it requires special care to enable it to live happily and healthily for years.

2020年6月18日 · When you pick up a Florida red-bellied turtle you will see why it gets that name. The belly, or plastron, is a reddish-orange color. You will also see red coloration of the large broad stripes on the carapace and small red spots on the marginal scutes of the carapace.

Florida Red-Bellies are great turtles for a community habitat with Mud Turtles, Musk Turtles, Sliders, other Cooters, Map Turtles and Painted Turtles. Not too many people realize that Red-Bellies are actually types of Cooters (Yellow-Bellies are Sliders) . Most are very sociable and those that are shy tend to lose that shyness rather quickly.

Description: A large: 8-14 inches (20.3-37.5 cm), basking turtle with a highly-domed shell . Pseudemys nelsoni usually has strong reddish to orangish tint on plastron that is very distinctive in young. Juveniles also exhibit plastral markings in …

The Florida red-bellied cooter or Florida redbelly turtle (Pseudemys nelsoni ) is a species of turtle in the family Emydidae. The specific name, nelsoni, is in honor of American biologist George Nelson (born 1873). Diurnal animals are active during the daytime, with a period of sleeping or other inactivity at night.

2016年9月26日 · The Florida Red-Belly Turtle is found in the Okefenokee Swamp, which is located in southern Georgia. These turtles are also found westward to Apalachicola, Florida, and their range extends to the south through the Florida peninsula.

The Florida red-bellied turtle gets its name from its reddish-orange plastron, the shell that covers the abdomen, or underside of the turtle. They also have some red coloring on the carapace, …