Both the flame tortoise and the Brazilian tortoise are relatively common tortoise species. They are indeed similar, because their size, longevity and habits are similar, and their native areas are in North America. So many people think they are the same kind of turtle. However, there are still great differences between the two, and they can not be equated with the same kind of turtle. Especially their back shell color, the difference is very big, after the flame turtle discoloration is easier to distinguish them.
1, neck: First of all, you can see their neck. If there are yellow or red stripes on the neck, then it is a flame turtle; Those with no stripes, very black necks, or stripes of yellow and green are Brazilian turtles.
2. Carapace: The carapace of the flame turtle and the Brazilian turtle is quite different. The back of the flame turtle is yellow and green at first, and then it usually turns black and red, which is also the reason why the flame turtle is named. After the color change, the difference between the flame turtle and the Brazilian turtle is quite big, because the back shell of the Brazilian turtle is generally green.
3. Belly: The bellies of the flame turtle and the Brazilian turtle are also different. There are some patterns on the belly of the flame turtle, but the size and shape of these patterns are not fixed, and they look irregular. But the patches on the abdomen of the Brazilian turtle are relatively regular, generally symmetrical, round, stick or butterfly shapes are possible.
4. Head: You can also look at their head. If the head is relatively broad, it is the Brazilian turtle; The narrower head is the flame turtle, but this needs to be compared on the basis of their similar size. In addition, there are yellow patterns on the head of the flame turtle, and there may be patterns on the head of the Brazilian turtle, but the color is different, usually orange or red.
