Species Detail
Herrera's Mud Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

Herrera's Mud Turtle

Kinosternon herrerai

Habitat

Streams and ponds in arid regions.

Range

Central Mexico.

Adult Size

Up to 7 in (Up to 18 cm)

Diet

Omnivorous

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Conservation status:Endangered

About this species

This species has a distinctive yellowish stripe on its shell. It is one of the more terrestrial-focused mud turtles.

Enrichment & behavioral stimulation

Herrera's 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

Monitor closely for territorial behavior if keeping more than one in an enclosure.

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