Description
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Brazilian Black Bellied Sliders for Sale – Rare, Vibrant, and Aquatic Turtle Perfection
Looking to add something rare, colorful, and full of energy to your aquatic collection? Let me introduce you to a South American gem that doesn’t get nearly enough attention in the U.S. reptile scene — the Brazilian Black Bellied Slider, scientifically known as Trachemys dorbigni.
These turtles are flashy, hardy, and full of personality. And while they’re close relatives of the more common Red-Eared Slider, they’re in a whole different league when it comes to appearance and rarity. With their dark, inky plastrons (that’s the underside of the shell) and vivid head and limb stripes, these sliders are a visual stunner.
At Kingsman Exotic Reptiles, we’ve got Brazilian Black Bellied Sliders for sale that are 100% captive-bred, raised on high-quality diets, and ready for their new aquatic homes.
🧬 What is a Brazilian Black Bellied Slider?
The Trachemys dorbigni, often called the Brazilian Slider or Black Bellied Slider, is native to southern Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay. These turtles thrive in slow-moving freshwater systems — rivers, marshes, and ponds — and are well-adapted to both swimming and basking.
Their standout feature is that striking black or deep charcoal plastron, sometimes with muted yellow patterning. Combine that with olive-to-bronze carapaces (top shell) and high-contrast yellow striping on their skin, and you’ve got one of the most visually arresting slider species in the hobby.
🔍 Species Overview
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Scientific Name: Trachemys dorbigni
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Common Name: Brazilian Black Bellied Slider
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Adult Size: 8–10 inches (females), 6–8 inches (males)
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Lifespan: 30–40 years
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Native Range: Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina
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Behavior: Active, friendly, great display species
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Experience Level: Beginner-friendly with proper setup
🐢 Age, Size & Appearance – What You’ll Receive
Our current stock includes:
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Hatchlings: 2–3 months old
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Juveniles: 5–9 months old
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Sub-Adults: 1–2 years old
We select for deep belly contrast, bold skin striping, and strong feeding response. All animals are thriving on pellets and live foods and show no signs of health issues.
These turtles develop into robust swimmers with beautiful curved shells and sleek, streamlined profiles — perfect for display tanks or outdoor ponds (in warm climates).
🥦 Feeding Brazilian Black Bellied Sliders – Diet & Nutrition
These sliders are opportunistic omnivores — they’ll eat just about anything, but variety and balance are the keys to long-term health and color vibrancy.
🧃 Daily Diet:
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Pellets: Mazuri, Zoo Med, or Rep-Cal aquatic pellets
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Protein: Earthworms, crickets, roaches, bloodworms, cut fish
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Veggies: Collard greens, dandelion, romaine, turnip greens
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Aquatic plants: Duckweed, water lettuce (they’ll snack on it!)
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Fruits (sparingly): Banana, melon, mango
💡 Pro Tip: Use a floating feeding station to keep things clean and monitor intake easily. Dust feeders with calcium 2–3x a week and multivitamins once weekly.
🏡 Enclosure Setup – Habitat That Brings Out Their Best
💧 Tank Size Guidelines:
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Hatchlings: 20–30 gallon tank
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Juveniles: 40–55 gallons
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Adults: 75–100+ gallons
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Outdoor pond: Fantastic option in temps above 75°F consistently
These guys are powerful swimmers and love to zip around — the more space you give them, the more natural behavior you’ll see.
🔥 Environmental Needs:
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Water Temp: 76–80°F
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Basking Spot: 88–92°F
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Ambient Room Temp: 75–80°F
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UVB Lighting: Required (Zoomed 10.0 or Arcadia recommended)
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Filtration: High-flow canister filter or large HOB
🪵 Decor Must-Haves:
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Floating basking dock (cork bark, turtle dock, or rock ledge)
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Driftwood, aquatic plants for cover
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Smooth river rock or bare-bottom tank for easy cleaning
These sliders are bold, interactive, and love attention. Set them up right, and they’ll be the centerpiece of your aquatic setup.
🤝 Temperament & Behavior
If you’re familiar with Red-Eared Sliders, you’ll feel right at home with their Brazilian cousins — but with some cool upgrades.
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Personality: Active, curious, and bold during feeding
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Handling: Tolerates brief handling but prefers to be observed
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Activity: Most active during the day (diurnal)
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Social: Can be kept with others their size (monitor aggression)
They’ll come up to the glass, beg for food, and interact with their environment constantly — making them one of the most entertaining aquatic turtles to keep.
🚚 Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
We don’t play games when it comes to safe animal delivery. Every turtle ships with:
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✅ FedEx Priority Overnight Delivery
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✅ Live Arrival Guarantee
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✅ 7-Day Health Guarantee
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✅ Insulated box, heat/cool packs based on season
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✅ Photo confirmation before shipping
All turtles are healthy, feeding, and hand-checked by real herpers before shipping out.
🥇 Why Buy from Kingsman Exotic Reptiles?
Because this isn’t just business — it’s passion. We’ve spent years fine-tuning our breeding stock, dialing in proper husbandry, and building a reputation as the most trusted exotic reptile source online.
With us, you get:
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📸 Real photos, no stock images
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🐢 Well-started, healthy, captive-bred sliders
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💬 Lifetime customer support from experienced keepers
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🔁 Ethical breeding practices, no shortcuts
🛒 Order Your Brazilian Black Bellied Slider Today
These turtles are hard to find in the U.S. — and even harder to find at this level of quality. Don’t miss your chance to own one of the most stunning aquatic turtles available anywhere.
👉 Tap that “Add to Cart” button and bring home a Brazilian Black Bellied Slider for sale from Kingsman Exotic Reptiles — where health, quality, and passion meet.
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