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For Sale CB "Hellenic" Pond Turtles - Bred Here

GardenStateTortoise

GardenStateTortoise

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I purchased the adults that produced these babies as Emys orbicularis "hellenica", or "Hellenic" pond turtle. A subspecies of the European pond turtle, the Hellenicas stay significantly smaller. They are extremely hardy and have dog-like personalities. Just excellent animals to work with.

There is no paperwork on the origin of these turtles so it cannot be said with certainty that these are legitimately Emys orbicularis hellenica. However, they are definitely different from the more commonly encountered Emys orbicularis orbicularis and I have included photos as proof. Others have also confirmed that these appear to be this subspecies after witnessing them themselves in their native habitats overseas. At the end of this ad, you will find photos of one of our female "Hellenicas" next to one of our female E. o. orbicularis. Note the difference in size. The Hellenicas also appear to have more markings to the head and limbs and the males especially are just gorgeous. I have included several photos of our adults for you to get an idea of what these turtles will look like.

These babies are perfect and ready for new homes.

Price:

$100 each plus shipping

*Turtles under 4" sold for scientific/educational purposes

Serious inquiries, send an e-mail to:

[email protected]

Visit my sites:

www.GARDENSTATETORTOISE.com

and

www.HERMANNIHAVEN.com

Babies:



Emys o. "hellenica" vs. Emys. o. orbicularis



"Hellenica" adult examples



 
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