Texas Map Turtle (Graptemys versa)
Species Profile Written By Jeff
Care Level: 1, This is a species that stays fairly small and are relatively inexpensive. Females tend to get a little large. (1--Beginner, 10--Experts Only)
Species Native Range: Texas Map Turtles are native to portions of Texas in the Colorado River system.
Habitat Info: We have 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. We like the all natural setups, consisting of driftwood and aquatic plants.
Food Habits: Texas 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. We like to offer a variety.
Size Range: Female Texas 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 male, 55g. 2-3 adults, 200g+.
Recommended Tank Mates: Texas Map Turtles are a fairly shy species, but can be aggressive towards other turtles. They do well with other types of basking species, such as other maps, sliders, cooters, etc.
Recommended Temperatures: We recommend using a water heater set in the mid to upper 70's. The recommended temps for Texas Map Turtles are in the 90's for basking temps and low to mid 80's for air temps.
Reproduction Habits: Texas map turtles reproduce similar to other species of map turtles. They can lay 2 to 8 eggs and multiple clutches a year.
Similar Species: Other Graptemys species.
Morphs: None.
Other Important Info: These are fairly easy turtles to take care of and are good for a beginner.
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
Care Level: 1, This is a species that stays fairly small and are relatively inexpensive. Females tend to get a little large. (1--Beginner, 10--Experts Only)
Species Native Range: Texas Map Turtles are native to portions of Texas in the Colorado River system.
Habitat Info: We have 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. We like the all natural setups, consisting of driftwood and aquatic plants.
Food Habits: Texas 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. We like to offer a variety.
Size Range: Female Texas 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 male, 55g. 2-3 adults, 200g+.
Recommended Tank Mates: Texas Map Turtles are a fairly shy species, but can be aggressive towards other turtles. They do well with other types of basking species, such as other maps, sliders, cooters, etc.
Recommended Temperatures: We recommend using a water heater set in the mid to upper 70's. The recommended temps for Texas Map Turtles are in the 90's for basking temps and low to mid 80's for air temps.
Reproduction Habits: Texas map turtles reproduce similar to other species of map turtles. They can lay 2 to 8 eggs and multiple clutches a year.
Similar Species: Other Graptemys species.
Morphs: None.
Other Important Info: These are fairly easy turtles to take care of and are good for a beginner.
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.
