Two-headed Turtle Measuring Just 4cm Long

By Editorial Staff in Nature On 22nd April 2016
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Turtle owner 'shocked' after his pet was born with two heads

The unexpected birth of two headed Turtle owner has been left flabbergasted.

The Turtle, which does not yet have a name, is around 4cm long and has just celebrated its six month birthday.

The reptile is said to be doing well, with both its heads moving separately from each other.

The two-headed turtle is also eating normally, its four eyes seemingly aware of everything that is happening.

Owner Jeo Armansary expects him to live a normal life with the red eared slider able to reach 40 years old

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The reptile is doing well, with both its heads moving separately from each other

Tanto Yensen is a Photographer, friend of turtle's owner said it was amazing to see such a phenomena.

Mr Yensen, said: "This is a red eared slider and he is a pet. My friend, Jeo Armansary was given the reptile from a breeder.

"It was born with two heads but is very healthy and my friend treats it like a child.

"It was very odd to see. It's the first time I've been able to see him but it was amazing.

"He's six months old and the red eared slider can live up to 30-40 years of age which is fully expected from this guy.

"He eats normally and functions like any other turtle. His eyes and both heads can all move separately.

"It's pretty amazing really."

Unique Turtle

Native to the US and Mexico, the red slider turtle is included in the International Union for Conservation of Nature's list of the world's 100 most invasive species.