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Tabasco Mud Turtles: The Turtle World’s Best-Kept Secret

Tabasco Mud Turtles: The Turtle World’s Best-Kept Secret

Update: 2025-11-03
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Host Wendy Montroy sits down with Michael Thathuvaswamy of Shelled Friends to explore the fascinating Tabasco Mud Turtle (Kinosternon acutum). Native to the lowlands of Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala, this small, colorful mud turtle is both beautiful and underrated. Michael shares how he fell in love with the species, how they thrive in captivity, and why they make an excellent choice for new keepers interested in aquatic turtles.

You can find both Wendy and Michael in the TTPG Group Discussion on Facebook.


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Tabasco Mud Turtles: The Turtle World’s Best-Kept Secret

Tabasco Mud Turtles: The Turtle World’s Best-Kept Secret

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