Cantor's Giant Softshell Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

Cantor's Giant Softshell Turtle

Pelochelys cantorii

Habitat

Large rivers and estuaries.

Range

Southeast Asia

Adult Size

Up to 39 in (Up to 100 cm)

Diet

Carnivorous

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Conservation status:Critically Endangered

Feeder Gut Loading

Recommended feeder insects for Cantor's Giant Softshell Turtle and how to gut-load each one before feeding.

Dubia Roaches

Recommended Foods
Collard greensTurnip greensMustard greensCarrotsSweet potatoSquashApplesOranges (occasionally)High-quality roach chow
Foods to Avoid
AvocadoOnionGarlicRhubarbMoldy producePesticide-treated produceProcessed foods

These foods can be toxic, indigestible, or carry harmful residues. Always use organic produce when possible and wash all foods thoroughly.

Hornworms

Recommended Foods
Commercial hornworm diet only.

Crickets

Recommended Foods
Collard greensMustard greensDandelion greensCarrotsSweet potatoSquashBell peppersHigh-quality commercial cricket gut load
Foods to Avoid
AvocadoOnionGarlicRhubarbMoldy producePesticide-treated produceProcessed foods

These foods can be toxic, indigestible, or carry harmful residues. Always use organic produce when possible and wash all foods thoroughly.

Silkworms

Recommended Foods
Fresh mulberry leaves or mulberry chow only.