Cagle's Map Turtles (Graptemys caglei)
Species Profile Written By Jeff H.
Care Level: 3, This is a species that stays fairly small, and prices have come down considerably. With excellent filtration, these are a good beginner species.
(1--Beginner, 10--Experts Only)
Species Native Range: Cagle’s Map Turtles are native to 7 counties in Texas.
Habitat Info: I found that hatchlings to subadults use total aquatic setups with some nice areas to bask. The habitat can be as simple as a basking spot with water. I like the all natural setups, consisting of driftwood and aquatic plants.
Food Habits: Cagle’s Map Turtles love live foods which include earth worms, crickets, meal worms, super worms, blood worms, live fish, live shrimp, snails, wax worms, and tadpoles. They also will take most commercial pellets. Research the different protein levels to see what food best fits your turtles needs. I like to offer a variety.
Size Range: Female Cagle’s Map Turtles can reach up to 7 inches. Males tend to get up to 4 inches, but usually less.
Recommended Aquarium Size: 1 hatchling, 10g. 2-3 hatchlings, 20g. 1 adult, 55g. 2-3 adults, 135g+.
Recommended Tank Mates: Cagle’s Map Turtles are a fairly shy species. They do well with other types of basking species, such as maps, sliders, cooters, etc.
Recommended Temperatures: I recommend using a water heater set in the mid to upper 70's. The recommended temps for Cagle’s Map Turtles are in the 90's for basking temps and low to mid 80's for air temps.
Reproduction Habits: Not much information is provided on breeding, but it is thought to be similar to other small map turtle species.
Similar Species: Other Graptemys species...
Morphs: None.
Other Important Info: These are fairly easy turtles to take care of and are good for beginner. These turtles are protected in Texas. They are no longer a candidate species under the Endangered Species Act of the USFWS.
Size measurements and Native Range information from Graptemys.com.
All information is based on personal accounts of the species. This information is intended for interest purposes, and not for exclusive care information. For more information on this species, check out Austin’s Turtle Page.
Species Profile Written By Jeff H.
Care Level: 3, This is a species that stays fairly small, and prices have come down considerably. With excellent filtration, these are a good beginner species.
(1--Beginner, 10--Experts Only)
Species Native Range: Cagle’s Map Turtles are native to 7 counties in Texas.
Habitat Info: I found that hatchlings to subadults use total aquatic setups with some nice areas to bask. The habitat can be as simple as a basking spot with water. I like the all natural setups, consisting of driftwood and aquatic plants.
Food Habits: Cagle’s Map Turtles love live foods which include earth worms, crickets, meal worms, super worms, blood worms, live fish, live shrimp, snails, wax worms, and tadpoles. They also will take most commercial pellets. Research the different protein levels to see what food best fits your turtles needs. I like to offer a variety.
Size Range: Female Cagle’s Map Turtles can reach up to 7 inches. Males tend to get up to 4 inches, but usually less.
Recommended Aquarium Size: 1 hatchling, 10g. 2-3 hatchlings, 20g. 1 adult, 55g. 2-3 adults, 135g+.
Recommended Tank Mates: Cagle’s Map Turtles are a fairly shy species. They do well with other types of basking species, such as maps, sliders, cooters, etc.
Recommended Temperatures: I recommend using a water heater set in the mid to upper 70's. The recommended temps for Cagle’s Map Turtles are in the 90's for basking temps and low to mid 80's for air temps.
Reproduction Habits: Not much information is provided on breeding, but it is thought to be similar to other small map turtle species.
Similar Species: Other Graptemys species...
Morphs: None.
Other Important Info: These are fairly easy turtles to take care of and are good for beginner. These turtles are protected in Texas. They are no longer a candidate species under the Endangered Species Act of the USFWS.
Size measurements and Native Range information from Graptemys.com.
All information is based on personal accounts of the species. This information is intended for interest purposes, and not for exclusive care information. For more information on this species, check out Austin’s Turtle Page.
