Central American Wood Turtles Information

Central American Wood Turtles do not require a lot of care. They are easily purchased from breeders and stores and and make good pets. They prefer living outdoors.

  1. Appearance

    • Central American Wood Turtles, also known as Ornate Wood Turtles, are known for their attractive red markings on the head and undersides with bands of yellow.

    Food

    • Central American Wood Turtles enjoy worms, crickets and other small insects when they are young, which provide protein. As they mature they also enjoy supplementing their diet with fruit, vegetables and plants.

    Where Found

    • Wild Central American Wood Turtles commonly live in Southern Mexico, Central America and Costa Rica.

    Habitat

    • These turtles enjoy a moist area near bodies of water and a warm climate. Although they do not spend the majority of their time in ponds, they enjoy soaking and urinating in water. Rain forests provide a moist environment and plenty of food for them, but they also thrive in zoos and as pets.

    Activities

    • Central American Wood Turtles do not spend a lot of time in the sun. Instead, they like to burrow and hide in cool, moist areas.