Peninsula Cooter Turtles are herbivores that love to spend their time basking. Sometimes they’re known to have a pink stripe alongside their heads. They do well with Red Belly Turtles and are in the same family. In their natural habitat you can even find the two basking together on logs!

Peninsula Cooters love to bask and they also love to swim, so it’s important that you provide deep water and that it’s kept clean. Take a look at the filters we offer at TurtleShack.com and you’ll find one that is right for your turtle habitat. Peninsula Cooters are great turtles for beginning keepers and you’ll start to see their great personalities as you watch them grow.