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Spiny Hill/Cogwheel Turtle
| Place of Origin and Range | The Spiny Hill turtle is known from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand |
| Description | The origin of its common and specific name is immediately apparent from the sharp, pointed, spiky-edged carapace, and spiny keel, of this unique turtle, also known as the ‘cog-wheel turtle'. |
| Morph Patterns Available | Yes |
| Adult Size | Can grow up to 8 in (20cm) |
| Accommodation | A filtered semi-aquatic cage with water temperature at 70-80'F(21-26'C), and a sloping ramp(driftwood, textured plastic or some other non-abrasive surface) leading from the bottom to an illuminated and warmed basking spot. Approx 90'F(32'C). 2 x 4 feet for an adult. |
| Lifespan | Can live 10+ years |
| Feeding / Diet | These turtles mainly eat fish and tadpoles.There are a variety of foods which are universally accepted by turtles, which include earthworms, snails, slugs, grubs, beetles, and caterpillars. |
| Breeding | Mating behaviour appears to be triggered by rain; in captivity, spraying males with water results in them chasing females and attempting to mount. Nothing is known of nesting behaviour in the wild. One, two, or rarely three eggs are laid per clutch; in captivity, laying usually occurs in the night or early morning. Females produce up to three clutches per year. A plastron hinge develops to ease laying. Three captive incubations have succeeded, with durations of 106, 110, and 145 days. |
