Species Detail
South American Side-necked Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

South American Side-necked Turtle

Phrynops geoffroanus

Habitat

Rivers and streams.

Range

South America

Adult Size

Up to 14 in (Up to 35 cm)

Diet

Carnivorous

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Conservation status:Least Concern

Feeder Gut Loading

Recommended feeder insects for South American Side-necked Turtle and how to gut-load each one before feeding.

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.

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.