Explore other turtles for sale, from softshells and snapping turtles to side-necked turtles and more. Breeders and keepers list the turtles that fall outside our terrestrial, aquatic and tortoise categories here.
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Turtles have been around for more than 200 million years, and today they live in freshwater, marine and land habitats on every continent except Antarctica. Many interesting species fall outside the familiar box turtle, slider and tortoise groups. This category brings those turtles together for keepers who want to explore the wider turtle world.
ReptileAds groups most turtles into Terrestrial Turtles, Aquatic Turtles and Tortoises. Other Turtles is for species that do not fit cleanly into those, or that keepers want to list separately. Examples commonly kept in the hobby include softshell turtles with their flat, leathery shells, snapping turtles, and side-necked turtles from South America, Africa and Australia that tuck their heads sideways rather than straight back.
Because the category is so open, it can surprise you. Checking regularly or setting a Hit List alert is the best way to catch something specific.
Very widely. Adult size ranges from around 4 inches to several feet, and diets run from largely carnivorous to broadly omnivorous. Most aquatic species need a large volume of clean, well-filtered water with a place to bask, while others need a land-based setup with humidity and hides.
Lifespans are commonly in the 20 to 50 year range, depending on species. With so much variation, good records are especially valuable, and Husbandry.Pro can help you log feeding, water changes and growth for an unusual species. The ReptileAds turtle care guide is a useful starting point for the basics.
Softshell turtles spend much of their time buried in sand at the bottom of the water, so they need a soft, fine substrate and very clean water to protect their delicate shells. Snapping turtles grow into powerful, heavy adults with strong jaws, and they are best moved and serviced with care rather than handled for fun.
Side-necked turtles tend to be more approachable in the aquarium, but many still grow larger than expected. For any of these, plan the adult setup before buying the hatchling.
Research the adult size and habitat of the species first, and make sure you can provide both for decades. Ask the seller about the turtle's exact identity, captive-breeding status, diet and current setup.
Turtles are regulated in many places, and some species require permits or cannot be kept or traded, so check your local rules before you buy. Chat with sellers on ReptileAds, look through their reviews and compare listings across Terrestrial Turtles, Aquatic Turtles and Tortoises too.
AI-assisted guide reviewed by the ReptileAds team. General information about these animals — not care, veterinary or legal advice, and not a description of any individual listing above.
The Other Turtles category is where you will find turtles that do not sit neatly under Terrestrial Turtles, Aquatic Turtles or Tortoises. That can include softshell turtles, snapping turtles, side-necked turtles and other unusual freshwater species from around the world.
Care, adult size and legal status vary a great deal across this group, so read each listing closely and use built-in chat to ask the seller about species, origin, diet and housing. Check your local rules before buying, since many turtles are regulated. Seller profiles and reviews add helpful background.
Set a Hit List alert if you are hunting for a particular species, and browse the sibling categories to compare other turtles.
ReptileAds gives unusual turtle species a home alongside the breeders and keepers who work with them.
Browse turtles that fall outside the standard terrestrial, aquatic and tortoise groups.
Chat directly to confirm species, adult size, diet and paperwork.
A Hit List alert notifies you when a matching turtle is listed.
Care varies widely across unusual turtles, but these points apply to most:
Research your specific species and read the ReptileAds turtle care guide.
For an uncommon turtle, ask: