1. Appearance difference: The yellow-eared turtle and the Brazilian turtle are different in appearance. The most obvious difference is the markings on their heads. Brazilian turtles are also known as "red-eared turtles", as the name implies, they have some dark red or orange markings on their heads near the middle, which is why they get their name. These markings are sometimes irregular, sometimes broken, and have different shades of color, but overall they are relatively easy to observe. The same is true of yellow-eared turtles, which also have some markings on their heads, but their color is yellow, which is very easy to observe and the main way to distinguish them.
2. Species difference: The yellow-eared turtles and Brazilian turtles sold on the market at present are quite chaotic. Some sellers and breeders will generally call the yellow-eared turtles as Brazilian turtles. They think that the yellow-eared turtle is one of the species of Brazilian turtles, but their stripes and colors are different from those of ordinary Brazilian turtles to a certain extent. In this respect, there are many species of Brazilian turtles, while yellow-eared turtles refer to only one species.
The yellow-eared turtle and the Brazilian turtle can be raised together, as long as a large enough container is provided. In addition, some concealed objects can be placed in the container, which can reduce the probability of conflict between them. The water level also needs to be paid attention to, 1.5 times or 2 times the height of their back shell. When feeding, we should also pay attention to the amount of food, so as to avoid conflicts between them.
