Mississippi Map Turtle Dishes & Food & Water Dishes Night temperatures: 70–80°F (21–27°C)

Night temperatures: 70–80°F (21–27°C)

They rely on cover and camouflage rather than speed

Much of their time is spent hidden beneath logs or within dense ground cover

with females generally larger and more robust

Mississippi Map Turtle Dishes & Food & Water Dishes Night temperatures: 70–80°F (21–27°C)Mississippi Map Turtle Scientific Name: Graptemys pseudogeographica kohniCommon Name: Mississippi Map Turtle, Mississippi Map Terrapin Species Overview Size: Males typically reach 3. 5 to 5 inches (9 to 13 cm), while females grow significantly larger at 6 to 10 inches (15 to 25 cm). Appearance: The Mississippi Map Turtle is known for the intricate, map like pattern on its olive to brown carapace, with lighter yellow or tan lines tracing each scute.