habitat

Question
Can a central american wood turtle live in seawater?

Answer
No, not as far as I can tell.

Most turtles that can tolerate salt water have special adaptations to keep their internal salt balance healthy. Sea turtles, for example, 'weep out' extra salt. Other salt-tolerant species, such as the Diamondback terrapin, live in areas of mixed fresh and salt water.

The Central American wood turtle i smostly a terrestrial species, living most of its life on land- much like a Carolina/Eastern box turtle or North American wood turtle. THey need clean water for drinking and bathing, and will occasionally spend time in a shallow pool given a choice.

You can find many good articles on caring for these turtles on-line, such as these:

http://www.kyherpsoc.org/services/woodturtlecare.htm

http://www.jackspets.com/reptilehints/CENTRAL%20AMERICAN%20WOOD%20TURTLE.htm

www.tortoise.org