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Red Ear Turtle Shells

     

Left: 8-12" shells in relation to a pen.
Right: Back and front of a 8-12" shell.

We do not sell live turtles.

These small shells are often used to make medicine bags, talking sticks, and other craft projects.  They come in a range of patterns as shown above.

The 5" to 7" shells are about 1/16" thick and have a 1" opening. Weight (227-57): 6.6 oz

Order Code Description Price Each
R-227-0405 Red Ear Turtle Shells:4-5"  US$15.00
R-227-0506 Red Ear Turtle Shells:5-6"  US$15.00
R-227-0607 Red Ear Turtle Shells:6-7"  US$15.00
R-227-0708 Red Ear Turtle Shells:7-8"  US$15.00
R-227-0809 Red Ear Turtle Shells:8-9"  US$35.00
R-227-0910 Red Ear Turtle Shells:9-10"  US$50.00
R-227-1011 Red Ear Turtle Shells:10-11"  US$75.00

Genus and species:  Trachemys s. elegans.  Wild.

These turtles are not endangered. The turtles were not killed just for their shells. They are typically harvested for meat to feed snapping turtles for the food industry.

Please note that red ear turtle shells are not available for sale in Indiana. We do not offer shells under 4" long.  These are illegal for sale throughout the United States due to concerns about salmonella.

Not for export to the European Union due to local import restrictions.

A USFWS export permit is required for all exports outside of the U.S.

See more turtle shells.

Product of the USA