Do you need a license for a Murray River turtle?
The Murray short necked turtle is the most common to have as a pet. All Australian turtles are protected, so a license is required for having one.
How big does a Murray River turtle get?
Murray River turtles DO grow as much as 30cm long. I have some oversized ones that were given to me when they were only a year old but already 22cm long from being overfed. Together with a 2 year old who was 25cm at the time, they were living in a 6 foot tank.
How often should I take my Murray River turtle out in the Sun?
Looks like a good set up you have there, although I couldn’t see a basking lamp or UV lamp. I would recommend both if you haven’t got them. Also take the turtle out into the sun for 10 or 20 mins a few times a week, making sure it doesn’t overheat. Murray River turtles DO grow as much as 30cm long.
What happens to a turtle when it is submerged in water?
Most aquatic turtles can tolerate extremely high levels of carbon dioxide in the blood. After about 15 minutes of being submerged and the oxygen supply depleted, the brain will divert as previously mentioned, to anaerobic metabolism.
Are there any freshwater turtles native to Australia?
Tortoises are terrestrial (land dwelling) and possess thick legs and toes and require water for drinking only. There are no Tortoises indigenous to Australia. A Freshwater Turtle is aquatic and is not capable of swallowing food or mating unless submerged in water.
Murray River turtles DO grow as much as 30cm long. I have some oversized ones that were given to me when they were only a year old but already 22cm long from being overfed. Together with a 2 year old who was 25cm at the time, they were living in a 6 foot tank.
Looks like a good set up you have there, although I couldn’t see a basking lamp or UV lamp. I would recommend both if you haven’t got them. Also take the turtle out into the sun for 10 or 20 mins a few times a week, making sure it doesn’t overheat. Murray River turtles DO grow as much as 30cm long.
Where do freshwater turtles come from in Australia?
They are native to freshwater rivers and lakes down the east coast of Australia, the Murray River and surrounds is of course home to Murray River Short-neck among others and the Eastern Long neck is a local species to Sydney Residents. The first thing to keep in mind when purchasing your turtle, is that he won’t stay this small forever.
What can be kept with turtles to assist with keeping the…?
Keep your tank away from natural sunlight. Put a native Golden carp or similar in with your “tortiose”, turtles have flippers and not legs was my understanding. They live happily in the wild together and seem to do great at doing what you want in conjunction with a good filter. Good luck. Ross.
