Species Detail
Keeled Box Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

Keeled Box Turtle

Cuora mouhotii

Habitat

Forests and rocky hills

Range

Southeast Asia

Adult Size

5-6 in (12-16 cm)

Diet

Vegetation and fallen fruit

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Conservation status:Endangered

About this species

A very terrestrial species with a distinctive flat, strongly keeled carapace. It is rarely found in water.

Enrichment & behavioral stimulation

Keeled Box Turtle is aquatic โ€” enrichment centers on water quality, basking, and foraging variety.

  • Provide varied water depth with deep areas for swimming and shallow shelves for resting.
  • Add a sturdy dry basking platform under heat and UV.
  • Introduce gentle water movement or aeration for sensory variety.
  • Scatter food in the water to encourage swimming and searching.
  • Include underwater cover and hiding spots to reduce stress.
  • Provide a dry haul-out area for basking and resting.

Housing & Social Behavior

Variable

Males can be aggressive; small groups may work if gender ratios and space are managed.

Housing guidance is general and based on species-typical behavior; always verify against current husbandry references and observe individual temperament.