Ouachita Map Turtles are great turtles and have avid basking habits. They tend to be a little shy but they also love to swim. It’s important that they have some deep, clean water to swim in. You’ll definitely need a nice light source and we recommend a submersible heater. We offer these and some other top-of-the-line products at TurtleShack.com.

The Ouachita Map Turtle, pronounced “wa-chee-tah,” omnivorous and need a diet with some variety. We carry some great turtle foods that should be a common part of their diet. If you’re a keeper looking for an addition to your turtle family, the Ouachita Map Turtles do great with other species – Musk, Cooter, Mud, Slider, Painted and Map Turtles.