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Chinese Stripe Neck Turtles for Sale – Exotic, Elegant, and Easy to Keep
Looking for a turtle that brings serious aesthetic vibes to your collection without being a pain to care for? Let me introduce you to the Chinese Stripe Neck Turtle — a sleek, semi-aquatic species with bold yellow neck stripes, a chill personality, and that perfect mix of exotic beauty and beginner-friendly husbandry.
Here at Kingsman Exotic Reptiles, we’ve got top-quality captive-bred Chinese Stripe Neck Turtles for sale, raised on premium diets, housed in clean environments, and shipped nationwide with a full live-arrival and health guarantee.
Whether you’re just dipping into turtle keeping or adding to your rare species rack, this one’s a total sleeper hit.
🌏 Meet the Chinese Stripe Neck Turtle (Mauremys sinensis)
Also known as the Golden Thread Turtle in some circles, the Chinese Stripe Neck Turtle (Mauremys sinensis) is native to southern China, Taiwan, and parts of Southeast Asia. It thrives in still or slow-moving waters and adapts extremely well to life in captivity.
Its standout feature? Those bright yellow or gold stripes that run along both sides of the neck — like racing stripes on a luxury reptile. The carapace is olive to brown, often with faint striping, and the head has a refined, sharp look that gives this turtle serious visual appeal.
📊 Quick Species Breakdown
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Scientific Name: Mauremys sinensis
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Common Names: Chinese Stripe Neck Turtle, Golden Thread Turtle
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Adult Size: 6–10 inches (females larger than males)
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Lifespan: 30+ years with proper care
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Behavior: Active, alert, and surprisingly social
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Experience Level: Beginner to Intermediate
🐣 Age, Size & Appearance of Our Stripe Neck Turtles
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Available Stock:
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Hatchlings (2–3 months old)
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Juveniles (5–8 months)
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Sub-adults (1.5–2 years)
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Shell Color: Olive green to dark brown, sometimes with faint yellow or orange streaks
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Neck Stripes: Vivid yellow-gold running from the jaw down the sides of the neck
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Plastron: Creamy yellow with black markings (varies by age and bloodline)
Females tend to get larger with slightly rounder shells, while males stay slimmer with longer tails.
🥦 What Do Chinese Stripe Neck Turtles Eat?
One of the reasons this turtle makes such a great pet? They’re not picky. Stripe Necks are omnivores that lean toward carnivorous as juveniles and balance out with more greens as they mature.
🐛 Protein Favorites:
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Earthworms
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Bloodworms
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Crickets, dubia roaches
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High-quality turtle pellets (Mazuri, ReptoMin, Zoo Med)
🌿 Veggies & Fruits:
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Romaine, dandelion greens, turnip tops
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Zucchini, squash, grated carrots
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Berries (as a treat), banana in moderation
💡 Pro tip: Mix pellets with fresh greens to encourage balanced nutrition from a young age.
🏝️ Housing Your Stripe Neck Turtle
These turtles thrive in semi-aquatic setups with strong filtration and both swimming space and basking platforms. They’re active and like to roam, so give them room to move.
🛠️ Tank Setup Details
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Hatchlings: 20–30 gallon long tanks
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Juveniles/Adults: 75–120 gallon tanks or pond setups
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Water Depth: 10–14 inches minimum; they’re strong swimmers
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Filtration: Canister or sump-style recommended
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UVB: Required for proper shell and bone health
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Basking Area: Dock, slate platform, or floating logs
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Temps:
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Water: 75–80°F
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Basking Spot: 88–92°F
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Ambient: 72–78°F
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Substrate & Decor:
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Bare-bottom tanks or smooth river rocks (easy to clean)
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Aquatic plants like anacharis or water lettuce
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Hides made from PVC pipe, driftwood, or stacked rocks
💡 Stripe Necks are curious explorers — enrich their environment and they’ll reward you with more activity.
🧠 Temperament and Handling
Chinese Stripe Neck Turtles are active, alert, and people-friendly. They’re not shy — in fact, they’ll often swim toward the glass to greet you when it’s feeding time.
Behavior Notes:
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Handling: Tolerant in short sessions, but best appreciated as a display pet
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Aggression: Generally peaceful, but avoid overcrowding
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Tankmates: Other peaceful semi-aquatics (same size) if space allows
These turtles are diurnal, meaning they’re most active during the day. If you set up the right environment, you’ll see them bask, swim, and forage with confidence.
🚚 Safe Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
All of our Chinese Stripe Neck Turtles for sale come with our Live Arrival Guarantee and are:
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Captive-bred and never wild caught
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Hand-fed and acclimated to captivity
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Shipped overnight in climate-controlled, insulated packaging
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Health-screened before shipment
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Covered with a 7-Day Health Guarantee
We ship Monday through Wednesday to ensure safe delivery and prevent weekend delays.
✅ Why Choose Kingsman Exotic Reptiles?
Simple — we’re not a reseller flipping animals from unknown sources. Every turtle is raised or sourced directly by keepers who live and breathe herps.
When you shop with us, you get:
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💯 Captive-bred stock only
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🧬 Ethically bred with clean bloodlines
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🥇 Excellent feeder response before shipping
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📞 Post-purchase care support
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✈️ Fast, reliable shipping with heat/cold packs as needed
We’ve built our name on quality, trust, and keeper-to-keeper service — and we’re not slowing down anytime soon.
🛒 Reserve Your Chinese Stripe Neck Turtle Today
This species is perfect for anyone who wants a low-drama, visually stunning, semi-aquatic turtle that thrives in home aquariums or backyard ponds. They’re hardy, active, and just exotic enough to make your collection pop.
👉 Tap that “Add to Cart” button now to claim your Chinese Stripe Neck Turtle for sale and experience the next level of turtle keeping with Kingsman Exotic Reptiles.
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