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High Yellow Central American Wood Turtles for Sale – Captive-Bred Color Bombs
If you’re looking to add serious visual firepower to your turtle collection, look no further than the High Yellow Central American Wood Turtle. These aren’t your average Rhinoclemmys — we’re talking about vivid yellow patterning on a medium-sized, semi-terrestrial species that thrives in naturalistic enclosures.
At Kingsman Exotic Reptiles, we’re proud to offer High Yellow Central American Wood Turtles for sale, all bred for exceptional color and raised on clean, healthy diets. These beauties are bold, active, and loaded with personality. And because they’re captive-bred, you know you’re getting a turtle that’s healthy, socialized, and adjusted to life in captivity.
🔬 What is a High Yellow Central American Wood Turtle?
Let’s break it down. The Central American Wood Turtle (Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima manni) is already a beautiful species, known for its orange-red facial markings, ornate shell patterns, and calm temperament. But High Yellow morphs take things to the next level — they’ve been selectively bred to enhance yellow and gold pigmentation, giving them a truly radiant appearance.
These morphs are rare, highly sought-after, and absolutely stunning in person. The carapace often shows off sunburst tones, and the head/limb markings glow with golden stripes and spots.
🔎 Species Snapshot
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Scientific Name: Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima manni (High Yellow Morph)
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Common Name: Central American Wood Turtle (High Yellow)
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Adult Size: 6–8 inches
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Lifespan: 40–50 years with proper care
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Origin: Captive-bred from Central American bloodlines
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Experience Level: Beginner-friendly, ideal for collectors
🐢 Available Ages & Color Variations
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Hatchlings (2–3 months): Already showing strong yellow patterning
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Juveniles (4–10 months): Developing bolder lines with contrast
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Sub-Adults (1–2 years): Fully colored with high pattern definition
All of our High Yellow turtles are color-selected from our best breeding stock — so you’re not just getting “a turtle,” you’re getting a showpiece.
🥗 Diet & Feeding – What Do They Eat?
These guys are true omnivores, with a strong appetite for greens, fruits, fungi, and protein. Their natural diet in the wild includes fallen fruits, leaves, mushrooms, and small invertebrates. In captivity, variety is key.
🐛 Protein Sources:
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Boiled egg (in moderation)
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Earthworms, black soldier fly larvae
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Snails, crickets, roaches (gut-loaded)
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Mazuri tortoise or box turtle pellets
🌱 Plant Matter:
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Collard greens, dandelion greens, hibiscus leaves
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Butternut squash, zucchini, shredded carrot
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Mushrooms (safe types), pumpkin
🍓 Fruits (as treats):
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Mango, papaya, strawberries, banana (occasional only)
💡 Keeper Tip: Dust protein with calcium + D3 twice a week and add a reptile multivitamin weekly to round out the nutrition.
🌿 Enclosure & Habitat Setup
High Yellow Central American Wood Turtles are semi-terrestrial, meaning they need a land-focused enclosure but still appreciate occasional shallow soaking areas.
🛠️ Setup Specs (Indoor or Outdoor):
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Enclosure Size:
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Juveniles: 36×18 minimum
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Adults: 4’x2′ or larger
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Outdoor pens (in warm climates) work great
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Substrate:
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Organic soil + cypress mulch mix (keeps humidity and encourages digging)
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Leaf litter for enrichment
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Humidity: 65–85%
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Temperature:
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Ambient: 75–82°F
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Basking Spot: 88–92°F
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Night drop: low 70s is fine
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Lighting:
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UVB 5.0 or 10.0 (essential indoors)
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Natural sunlight preferred if outdoors
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Extras:
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Cork bark hides
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Low water dish for soaking
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Climbing logs, plants for cover, shaded zones
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These turtles thrive when given space to roam, dig, and explore — they’re more active than most people expect from a “terrestrial” turtle.
🤝 Temperament & Social Behavior
This species is a keeper favorite for a reason. High Yellow Central American Wood Turtles are curious, outgoing, and not shy about interaction. Once they settle in, they’ll recognize you, come up to beg for food, and explore their environment with confidence.
Behavior Profile:
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Handling: Tolerant — best done briefly and gently
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Social: Can live in groups (same size/age), but always monitor for food competition
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Activity: Diurnal — active during the day, especially mornings
They make excellent display animals for naturalistic setups and even educational environments.
🚛 Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
We take every precaution to make sure your High Yellow turtle gets to you healthy, safe, and stress-free.
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✅ Captive-bred only – no wild caught
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✅ Pre-shipping health checks
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✅ Overnight shipping via FedEx Priority
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✅ Insulated packaging with heat or cold packs
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✅ Live Arrival Guarantee + 7-Day Health Guarantee
Shipping is Monday through Wednesday to ensure arrival before the weekend, and we always provide real-time tracking and photo confirmation before shipping.
🏆 Why Buy from Kingsman Exotic Reptiles?
Because we actually care about these animals. We’re not a random drop-shipper moving turtles like merchandise — we’re experienced keepers with passion and standards.
When you buy from us, you get:
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🧬 True-to-type High Yellow morphs
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📷 Actual pictures available on request (no stock images)
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💬 Expert care advice before & after purchase
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🔄 Lifetime support from real reptile enthusiasts
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🥇 One of the best reputations in the exotic reptile game
🛒 Reserve Your High Yellow Central American Wood Turtle Today
This is one of the most stunning terrestrial turtle morphs available today — and they’re not always in stock. If you want color, personality, and a long-term companion, don’t wait.
👉 Click “Add to Cart” now and secure your High Yellow Central American Wood Turtle for sale from Kingsman Exotic Reptiles — where quality and care come first.
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