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Chicken Turtle

Deirochelys reticularia · Emydidae

TypeTurtle
HabitatAquatic
DietCarnivore
UVB lightingRequired
HibernatesYes
SwimsYes
Care levelIntermediate
Native regionSoutheastern USA

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