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Freshwater turtles

Freshwater turtles are well known to many turtle lovers throughout the world. Unfortunately, not many people have had the pleasure of seeing these beautiful creatures for themselves; even though they are abundant throughout the world. With that said, they make wonderful pets. Often times beating out some of your non-aquatic turtles for spots in a home.

The freshwater turtle’s population is greatest in the southeastern United States. This is one of the hot-spots where their diversity is rivaled by few other turtle species (or types). Unfortunately, despite their abundant numbers; they are threatened due to over-harvesting of their natural habitat; thus, making it important to help these beautiful turtles by conserving their habitat.

There are many different types of freshwater turtles around the world. However, there are a few that are extremely popular as pets. Some of these turtles are:

• Yellowbelly Turtle
• River Cooter
• Florida Cooter
• Chicken Turtle
• Florida Softshell Turtle
• Spiny Softshell Turtle
• Common Snapping Turtle