This is a general area for Aquatic turtles to include the most popular... Red Eared sliders. As most people start with the slide I thought this would be the best place for them, and other 'general' questions. Share your photos, links and care tips with others

The mata mata, mata-mata, or matamata is a freshwater turtle species found in South America, primarily in the Amazon and Orinoco basins. It is one of two extant species in the genus Chelus, the other being Chelus orinocensis.

Share your Questions & Experience: links, photos, diets, care-tips and other related information.Peninsulas, Easterns, Floridas, Northern Red bellies, Florida Red bellies, Texas Cooters, Rio Grand Cooters are all included in this discussion.

Share photos, links and care tips with others about North American snapping, soft shells, mud and musk turtles.

Discussion on Maps and about DBTs. Share experience, links, and pictures.

This form is those who delve into the art of keeping exotics.Most are easy to keep as well as breed.Share tips of care and feeding on these great animals.Any turtle NOT native to the US is considered an Exotic.

Share your experience, links and photographs related to Box Turtles.Easterns,Floridas,Three Toe,Gulf Coast,and Ornate Boxies are included in this forum.

Share experience, links and photographs about Tortoises both domestic and exotic

And don't forget the Blandings, Bogs and Western Ponds.Here is a place to discuss the ins and outs of captive husbandry, breeding and picture sharing for these beautiful turtles.