Mummified Turtle Specimen, Trachemys Scripta.

Mummified turtle dating to the first half of the 20th century, mounted on a white marble base; the species Trachemys scripta is not currently listed in the appendices of the CITES Convention (i.e. it is not a CITES-listed species) and therefore does not require CITES certificates for international trade as a protected species.

Native to North America, Trachemys scripta is now found on almost every continent. Its global spread is not natural but human-driven: for decades it was bred and sold as a pet, and often released into the wild once it became too large.

The highly developed front claws (as seen in this specimen) are typical of males and are used during courtship: the male vibrates them in front of the female’s snout in a visual-tactile ritual that is surprisingly delicate.

The base was added at a later time to allow for display; the items are shipped separately in order to protect the undercut areas during transport.

Condition: mummified, good structural integrity; loss of pigmentation due to age. Please refer to photos for details.

The dimensions listed below include the base.

Dimensions:
Height: 19 cm
Width: 16 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Weight: 960 g

Shipping: international shipping available. Carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery.

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