Murray River Short Neck Turtle (Hatchling)

SKU: 3002

Availability: In stock

Vendor: Coburg Aquarium

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$75.00

Description

Also known as the Macquarie turtle or Murray short-necked turtle, this turtle can grow to about 30cm in length. The male has a much fatter and longer tail than the female. There are two fleshy barbels under its chin.

The shell is predominantly medium to dark brown above, cream coloured below. The skin is greyish and there is a distinctive creamy-yellow stripe running back along the side of the head from the corner of the mouth.

The eyes are small and yellow with a round black pupil. It is restricted to the Murray-Darling River system in southeastern Australia, inhabiting larger rivers and permanent lakes in this region.

Delivery of this species is only available to residents of Victoria.

In accordance with wildlife regulations, your name and address will be submitted to DELWP upon purchase of this species.

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Keeping Difficulty : Beginner
Temperament : Placid but excitable at feeding time
Max Size : Shell size

Preferred Water Parameters :

Water Temperature : 20 - 25 degrees C with a basking lamp heated to 25 - 30 degrees C.
pH Level : NULL
General Hardness : NULL (50 - 100ppm)

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11/02/2023

tuan c.

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Murray River Turtle Hatchling

the Murray River Turtle is an extremely hardy animal if one has the space and time to look after them. they are easy feeders and quite peaceful. for the relatively lower price than the other types of turtles sold, you can't go wrong. an interesting and cute pet.

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