Turtle Prices In South Africa

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What is Turtle?

Turtles are an order of reptiles known as Testudines, characterized by a shell developed mainly from their ribs. Modern turtles are divided into two major groups, the Pleurodira and Cryptodira, which differ in the way the head retracts.

Turtle Prices In South Africa

Painted Turtle:R 355.74-711.48
Box Turtle:R 444.68-889.35
Red-Eared Slider:R 177.87-533.61
Common Wood Turtle:R 355.74-1778.70

Can you buy turtles in South Africa?

It is important to note that all tortoise species in South Africa are protected by law. Hereby the collection, captivity, donation, selling, import, and export of tortoises are illegal under the Nature Conservation Ordination Act (Ord. no. 19 from 1974).

Which turtle is a good pet?

The best turtle varieties for beginners are male-painted turtles. These include U.S. mud and musk turtles and male red-eared sliders. They are relatively easy to care for and don’t require a lot of special attention.

How long does a turtle live?

What we do know is that sea turtles live a long time (some can live up to 50 years or more) and have similar lifespans to humans.

Most marine turtles take decades to mature—between 20 and 30 years—and remain actively reproductive for another 10 years.