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I have to admit that this is not a genuine, dicephalic animal found in nature. Janus here was created in the workshop from two regular turtles. There is a real, living actual Janus the two-headed tortoise living at the Museum of Natural History in Geneva. He recently celebrated his 29th birthday and now holds the world records for oldest two-headed turtle.
However for the rest of us, this is the closest most of us will ever get to owning a two-headed testudine.
This is a big turtle! About 12\", check ruler photo for reference.
Species is a red-eared slider. Conservation Status is Least Concern.
The red-eared turtle is popular in the pet trade and has been established as an invasive species threatening native turtles when introduced into non-native environments.
