{"title":"Turtles \u0026 Tortoises","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"mata-mata-turtle-1","title":"Mata Mata Turtle","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alternativepetshop.com\/pages\/our-shipping-polices\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eSee Our Shipping Schedule\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mata Mata is a South American turtle with a striking appearance. Its carapace, or shell, is rough and knobby, and its long neck has skin fringes, bumps and ridges. The matamata turtle's large, flat head features a wide mouth and a long, snorkel-like snout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chelus fimbriata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AlternativePetShop.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31430488064111,"sku":"","price":479.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/8035\/1087\/products\/5394773.jpg?v=1558774662"},{"product_id":"sulcata-tortoise","title":"Sulcata Tortoise","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/alternativepetshop.com\/pages\/our-shipping-polices\"\u003eSee Our Shipping Schedule\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Babies)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e: 1 1\/2 - 2 1\/2”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe African spurred tortoise, also called the sulcata tortoise, is a species of tortoise, which inhabits the southern edge of the Sahara desert, in Africa. It is the third-largest species of tortoise in the world, the largest species of mainland tortoise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCentrochelys sulcata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AlternativePetShop.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31431110787183,"sku":"","price":134.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/8035\/1087\/products\/IMG_9385_1024x_da186e8f-fdd1-4787-b15d-1247fa941752.jpg?v=1599186618"},{"product_id":"red-eared-slider","title":"Red Eared Slider","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trachemys scripta elegans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have captive bred baby red eared slider turtles for sale. These popular pet turtles are prized for their striking red ear markings, vibrant shell coloration, and engaging personalities. With proper care, red eared sliders thrive for 25+ years, making them a rewarding long-term companion.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eEach turtle comes with our 100% live arrival guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Your Red Eared Slider Turtle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to state wildlife regulations, we cannot ship to: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Washington DC, Delaware, Idaho, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia. Please verify your state's regulations before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll turtles for sale with shell lengths of fewer than four inches are sold for scientific or educational purposes only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AlternativePetShop.com","offers":[{"title":"1 - Hatchling","offer_id":20754319900783,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 - Hatchlings","offer_id":53871805431919,"sku":null,"price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/8035\/1087\/products\/b_grade_baby_red_ear_slider_turtle__86758.1445639924.1280.1280.jpg?v=1558278127"},{"product_id":"western-painted-turtle","title":"Western Painted Turtle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe painted turtle is the most widespread native turtle of North America. It lives in slow-moving fresh waters, from southern Canada to northern Mexico, and from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The turtle is the only species of the genus Chrysemys, which is part of the pond turtle family Emydidae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 - 4 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrysemys picta bellii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AlternativePetShop.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20754338316399,"sku":"","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/8035\/1087\/products\/painted-turtle1-a7673a77.jpg?v=1558774270"},{"product_id":"african-sideneck-turtle","title":"African Sideneck Turtle","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/alternativepetshop.com\/pages\/our-shipping-polices\"\u003eSee Our Shipping Schedule\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe African Sideneck Turtle, also known as the African mud turtle, and as the West African mud turtle, is a popular pet choice for many turtle keepers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThese hardy turtles are closely related to other mud turtles endemic to Africa such as the yellow-bellied mud turtle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 1\/2 - 5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pelusios castaneus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AlternativePetShop.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20754384584815,"sku":"","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/8035\/1087\/products\/west-african-side-necked-turtles-pelusious-castaneus-west-african-turtles-7.jpg?v=1558281019"},{"product_id":"russian-tortoise","title":"Russian Tortoise","description":"\u003cp\u003eRussian tortoise includes southeastern Russia, eastern Iran, northwest Pakistan and Afghanistan. Maturing at 8-10 inches, these tortoises are feisty, eager to eat and relatively active for a tortoise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are also burrowers, and have a high tolerance for temperature extremes, making them easy to care for and fun as pets This particular tortoise species can live for more than 40 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AlternativePetShop.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20754553340015,"sku":"","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/8035\/1087\/products\/Pet-Turtle-300x201.jpg?v=1558281606"},{"product_id":"red-foot-tortoise","title":"Red Foot Tortoise","description":"\u003cp itemprop=\"name\" style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"product_title entry-title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/alternativepetshop.com\/pages\/our-shipping-polices\"\u003eSee Our Shipping Schedule\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"name\" style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"product_title entry-title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"name\" class=\"product_title entry-title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chelonoidis carbonaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"name\" class=\"product_title entry-title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Red-footed tortoise is named for the colorful markings on its legs, which can be anywhere from vibrant red to orange-yellow. 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These striking white and pink reptiles thrive in tanks, aquatic setups, or outdoor ponds across most US climates, making them perfect for both novice and experienced keepers. Albino Red Ears are highly social and active baskers—they'll spend hours sunning themselves and often stack on top of each other for prime basking spots. In community tanks, their calm temperament helps other species acclimate quickly. They're omnivorous and readily eat commercial pellets, leafy greens, insects, small fish, and mollusks, making feeding straightforward and flexible. 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