Species Detail
Western Swamp Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

Western Swamp Turtle

Pseudemydura umbrina

Habitat

Ephemeral winter-wet swamps.

Range

Southwestern Australia

Adult Size

Up to 6 in (Up to 15 cm)

Diet

Carnivorous

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Conservation status:Critically Endangered

Feeder Gut Loading

Recommended feeder insects for Western Swamp 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.

Silkworms

Recommended Foods
Fresh mulberry leaves or mulberry chow only.

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.