McCord’s Box Turtles - Social, Comical and Extinct in the Wild
About this episode
This episode discusses the McCord's Box Turtle, its extinction in the wild, and insights into its care and behavior.
In this episode of Turtle Tea with TTPG , Wendy sits down with Anthony Pierlioni of Just Turtles and The Turtle Room to discuss one of the most enigmatic and charismatic species in the hobby: McCord’s Box Turtle ( Cuora mccordi ) . Once so common in their native range that they were reportedly "more numerous than rocks," these stunning yellow-headed turtles haven't been seen in the wild for over 15 years. Anthony shares the sobering reality of their extinction in the wild while offering a message of hope through the thriving populations now found in human care . In this episode, we dive into: The "Human Care" Shift: Why Anthony is moving away from the word "captivity." The McCord Mystery: The history of the species, its naming after Bill McCord, and its tragic disappearance from the wild. Unusual Behavior: The fascinating social lives of McCordi, including their unique head-bobbing "conversations" and comical personalities. Husbandry Essentials: Anthony’s "easy" approach to keeping them, including his DIY "turtle mash" diet and thoughts on UVB for neonates. Availability: How the market has changed now that fewer turtles…
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