{"product_id":"4-spiny-hill-turtle-1","title":"#4 Spiny Hill Turtle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeosemys spinosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 2-3 Years \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent Size: 4-5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8–10 inches (20–25 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSource: Indonesian Captive Bred \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExact Animal Pictured: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Juveniles do well in a shallow aquatic setup with abundant land areas, cork bark, leaf litter, and hiding places. Adults require a spacious paludarium or outdoor enclosure in warm climates with approximately 50–70% land and 30–50% shallow water. They are poor swimmers and need easy access in and out of the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ambient 75–82°F (24–28°C), basking area 88–92°F (31–33°C), nighttime temperatures can safely drop to 72–75°F (22–24°C).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 75–95%. High humidity is essential to prevent dehydration and support healthy shell growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-output UVB (T5 HO 10–12%) with a 12-hour day\/night cycle and access to a warm basking area.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivorous. Feed dark leafy greens, mushrooms, squash, carrots, berries, figs, bananas, earthworms, snails, insects, and occasional high-quality turtle pellets. Juveniles are generally more carnivorous, while adults consume more plant matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to Southeast Asia, where they inhabit humid tropical rainforests near slow-moving streams and forest pools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuveniles have dramatic, pointed shell spines that help deter predators. These spines gradually become less pronounced as the turtle matures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite being semi-aquatic, they spend much of their time on land and should not be housed like fully aquatic turtles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AquaTerra Exotic Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47243985846428,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/4474\/1020\/files\/B577E6FF-88BD-4D43-A204-D189114DB791.jpg?v=1784600192","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaterraexoticpets.com\/products\/4-spiny-hill-turtle-1","provider":"AquaTerra Exotic Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}