How to Summon a Baby Turtle in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to summon a baby turtle with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
You can summon a baby turtle whenever you want using a cheat (game command) in Minecraft. This is done using the /summon command.
TIP: It is particularly helpful to summon a baby turtle if you are trying to add a
scute to your inventory.
Let's explore how to summon a baby turtle.
Supported Platforms
The command to summon a baby turtle is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
Platform | Supported (Version*) |
Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes (1.13) |
Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (1.12.0) |
Xbox 360 | No |
Xbox One | Yes (1.12.0) |
PS3 | No |
PS4 | Yes (1.14.0) |
Wii U | No |
Nintendo Switch | Yes (1.12.0) |
Windows 10 Edition | Yes (1.12.0) |
Education Edition | Yes (1.12.0) |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Requirements
To run game commands in Minecraft, you have to turn cheats on in your world.
Summon Command
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Summon Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
To summon a baby turtle in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac), you need to type the /summon command with the following syntax:
/summon turtle [pos] {Age:<value>}
Definitions
- pos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the baby turtle should spawn
- {Age:<value>} is an optional NBT tag (formerly called data tag) that sets the age for the turtle.
- value is an integer value representing the age of the turtle in game ticks. Enter a negative value if you want to spawn a baby turtle. Use a value of 0 or higher if you want to spawn an adult turtle.
Summon Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the syntax to summon a baby turtle using the /summon command is:
/summon turtle [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] minecraft:entity_born
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the baby turtle should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the baby turtle will spawn in the current location.
- minecraft:entity_born is the name of a game event that spawns a baby turtle. See spawn events for turtle.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the baby turtle is facing in degrees. Positive values look downward and negative values look upward. 0=facing forward, 90=facing straight down, -90=facing straight up.
- yRot is the y-rotation that the baby turtle is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
Summon Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition
In Minecraft Xbox One Edition, the syntax to summon a baby turtle using the /summon command is:
/summon turtle [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] minecraft:entity_born
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the baby turtle should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the baby turtle will spawn in the current location.
- minecraft:entity_born is the name of a game event that spawns a baby turtle. See spawn events for turtle.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the baby turtle is facing in degrees. Positive values look downward and negative values look upward. 0=facing forward, 90=facing straight down, -90=facing straight up.
- yRot is the y-rotation that the baby turtle is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
Summon Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition
In Minecraft PS4 Edition, the syntax to summon a baby turtle using the /summon command is:
/summon turtle [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] minecraft:entity_born
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the baby turtle should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the baby turtle will spawn in the current location.
- minecraft:entity_born is the name of a game event that spawns a baby turtle. See spawn events for turtle.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the baby turtle is facing in degrees. Positive values look downward and negative values look upward. 0=facing forward, 90=facing straight down, -90=facing straight up.
- yRot is the y-rotation that the baby turtle is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
Summon Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition, the syntax to summon a baby turtle using the /summon command is:
/summon turtle [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] minecraft:entity_born
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the baby turtle should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the baby turtle will spawn in the current location.
- minecraft:entity_born is the name of a game event that spawns a baby turtle. See spawn events for turtle.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the baby turtle is facing in degrees. Positive values look downward and negative values look upward. 0=facing forward, 90=facing straight down, -90=facing straight up.
- yRot is the y-rotation that the baby turtle is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
Summon Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the syntax to summon a baby turtle using the /summon command is:
/summon turtle [spawnPos] [yRot] [xRot] minecraft:entity_born
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the baby turtle should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the baby turtle will spawn in the current location.
- minecraft:entity_born is the name of a game event that spawns a baby turtle. See spawn events for turtle.
- xRot is the x-rotation that the baby turtle is facing in degrees. Positive values look downward and negative values look upward. 0=facing forward, 90=facing straight down, -90=facing straight up.
- yRot is the y-rotation that the baby turtle is facing in degrees. 0=South, 90=West, 180=North, 270=East.
Summon Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition, the syntax to summon a baby turtle using the /summon command is:
/summon turtle [spawnPos] minecraft:entity_born
Definitions
- spawnPos is optional. It is the x y z coordinate where the baby turtle should spawn. If no coordinate is specified, the baby turtle will spawn in the current location.
- minecraft:entity_born is the name of a game event that spawns a baby turtle. See spawn events for turtle.
Examples
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Example in Java Edition (PC/Mac)
To summon a baby turtle (that will become an adult in 12000 game ticks) in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac):
/summon turtle ~ ~ ~ {Age:-12000}
Example in Pocket Edition (PE)
To summon a baby turtle in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE):
/summon turtle ~ ~ ~ 0 0 minecraft:entity_born
Example in Xbox One Edition
To summon a baby turtle in Minecraft Xbox One Edition:
/summon turtle ~ ~ ~ 0 0 minecraft:entity_born
Example in PS4 Edition
To summon a baby turtle in Minecraft PS4 Edition:
/summon turtle ~ ~ ~ 0 0 minecraft:entity_born
Example in Nintendo Switch Edition
To summon a baby turtle in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition:
/summon turtle ~ ~ ~ 0 0 minecraft:entity_born
Example in Windows 10 Edition
To summon a baby turtle in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition:
/summon turtle ~ ~ ~ 0 0 minecraft:entity_born
Example in Education Edition
To summon a baby turtle in Minecraft Education Edition:
/summon turtle ~ ~ ~ minecraft:entity_born
How to Enter the Command
1. Open the Chat Window
The easiest way to run a command in Minecraft is within the chat window. The game control to open the chat window depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), press the T key to open the chat window.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), tap on the chat button at the top of the screen.
- For Xbox One, press the D-Pad (right) on the controller.
- For PS4, press the D-Pad (right) on the controller.
- For Nintendo Switch, press the right arrow button on the controller.
- For Windows 10 Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.
- For Education Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.
2. Type the Command
In this example, we are going to summon a baby turtle in Minecraft Java Edition 1.20 with the following command:
/summon turtle ~ ~ ~ {Age:-12000}
Type the command in the chat window. As you are typing, you will see the command appear in the lower left corner of the game window. Press the Enter key to run the command.
Once the cheat has been entered, a baby turtle will spawn and appear in your world:
You will see the message "Summoned new Turtle" appear in the lower left corner of the game window to indicate that the baby turtle has been summoned. You may need to look behind you to see it.
TIP: The baby turtle will probably be headed in the direction of the nearest body of water.
Congratulations, you have summoned a baby turtle in Minecraft.
Other Turtle Command Examples
Here are some game command examples for a turtle in Minecraft:
Command Generators
If you need help with /summon commands, you can use these tools to automatically generate commands for you: