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Hot: 3 to 5 °C
Cold: -3 to 4 °C
2K to 6K USD
1 to 10 PSI
Swimming: 1-2 Miles per hour (2-4 km/h)
Animal Type: Omnivores
The Chinese box turtle, or Cuora flavomarginata as it is officially termed, is an East Asian endemic species that is most often found in China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Forests, marshes, and places near streams or ponds are just a few of the places you could find these turtles. They're adaptable to both land and water situations. They have unique physical traits that help them survive in their environment, and they're quite adaptable.
When frightened, Chinese box turtles may entirely withdraw within their shell because to their physically distinctive bottom shell and high-domed carapace. This one-of-a-kind feature is crucial for protection against predators like hawks, owls, and even bigger reptiles.
Native to East Asia, the Chinese box turtle (Cuora flavomarginata) is a species of tiny to medium-sized turtle. Its varied habitats include woodlands, marshes, and places near streams or ponds, and it is extensively dispersed over regions of Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and Korea. The bottom shell of this species is hinged, allowing it to fully retract into its top shell when it needs protection, and the high-domed carapace gives it its characteristic look. Turtles have evolved this defense mechanism to ward off potential dangers including birds, other reptiles, and even some animals.
The average length of a female Chinese box turtle is about 15–20 cm, whereas males tend to be somewhat smaller. Their genus name, "flavomarginata," means "yellow-edged," since their carapace may be any color from dark brown to black and is often decorated with lines of yellow or orange along its margins.