Species Detail
Tabasco Mud Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

Tabasco Mud Turtle

Kinosternon acutum

Habitat

Lowland swamps and marshes.

Range

Southern Mexico to Guatemala.

Adult Size

Up to 5 in (Up to 12 cm)

Diet

Small invertebrates

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Conservation status:Vulnerable

About this species

A very dark, aquatic turtle that inhabits slow-moving water. It is rarely seen basking in the sun.

Enrichment & behavioral stimulation

Tabasco Mud Turtle is aquatic — 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

Best as a lone specimen or in a large, well-planted group.

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