emydura macquarii macquarii

i need to know how far away from light to put turtle dock and wot temp range should it be .also do i need a basking light or just a uvb fluro im planning on getting a murray river turtle plzz any info would be great

Scientific Name Emydura Macquarri Common Name Murray-River Shortneck Age A few mths Sex Unknown Length 10-20c piece Quantity Available 12 General Description 10c-20c piece in size. Eating well feeding on frozen foods, very healthy, and VERY cute. They guys grow to...

HI, I have a Murray river turtle. I currently have a 1.5ft tank for her, she is about a year old. She is starting to grow to big for her tank. So Now I am looking into buying a bigger tank for her. I was looking at buying a 3ft x1.5ft x 1.5ft. How long will that last her? Should I be buying...

hi everyone just thought id share some pics of my turtle pond i built it still needs some landscaping done and escape proofing cos i want to keep my blue tongues down there 2 so here they are: still need to fix the waterfall might remove the big rock and put a small resivour because i...

hey guys im after a young male murray river (emydura macquarii) about 15 - 25 cm. please pm if you have one cheers

Hi, Just received a murray river turtle just over a month ago, found out that he is very under weight also had a paracite infection, so now he is a sick little turtle:(, I am doing my best to get him to the size that he needs to be, he is about 13 months old and not much bigger than a 50 cent...

Hi i have 1 turtle which is now a year old and probebly about 11cm long well anyway he/she was bought at a murry river turtle but now i have so questions about it when i showed another friend he sugested it was a krefts or saw shell as they were all in the same tank when i got it also ive been...

hey im purchasing a standard 5ft tank and was wondering how many sub adult murray shortnecks could live in this comfortably cheers:)

I was just wondering if anyone keeps Brisbane River Turtles (E.m. signata)? Was thinking about getting some but not sure how common they are?

Just wondering if anyone can tell me what species are these turtles? The two pics at the bottom are the same turtle. Photos arent that great..

thier has been some talk if this turtle is a short neck or a saw shelled it wwas sold to me as a short neck. ill try get some better shoots tomoza thnaks

why are my lil champions different colours?? does anyone know

Hi, this is my Turtle, just wanted to share....I show my friends and they don't seem as enthusiastic as me lol I'm in Adelaide, so would my Turtle be a murray river turtle? anyway, thanks for looking:) Mich x

I recently received some photos of a Murray Cod Post-Mortem. The death of the cod probably had something to do with the 32cm Murray River Turtle (Emydura macquarii macquarii) in its stomach. I have posted a couple of photos below. The other photos can be seen on my web site (go to...

Hi, I currently have been taking turtles into my care from people who cant afford or have problems with keeping them, I recently received a phone call from a Lady who lives on the Gold Coast who currently owns a Juvenile Long Neck and a Adult Murray River Turtle I myslef have no space left for...

what do macleays river turtles eat and how big do they get ?

Hey everyone Im thinking of addressing a letter, pushing for size restrictions to be lifted on turtles in Victoria Im looking for positives and Negs to put into such a letter ay ideas just looking for peoples thorts on the issue cheers

1.how big does the macleay river turtle start and how big is it when fully grown? 2.how big will my tank have to be? 3.are they easy to keep? 4.how long will he live? 5.what do they eat? 6.are they good pets? 7.are they a good 1st turtle? 8.will he get affectionate? 9.how much do they cost...

:( Hi, The class pet turtle is looking decidedly ill. He has not been eating for some time, and despite a heated tank (25) he appears to be hibernating. When he does appear his skin is a dull flakey grey colour and his eyes are not the usual bright black/yellow. I have tested the Ph and it is...

Last week I noticed my male Murray River turtle Doris (I know...a male turtle with a female name) sitting by the pond with what turned out to be a prolapsed penis. This is when the penis does not retract into the cloaca (eg after mating) and in fact turns "inside out". Lucky that Craig...

Ok this is pretty pathetic, I know. But I'll ask anyway because I am yet to 100% figure it out for myself. I've had my turtle since the 2nd of january last year, where I got him as a tiny hatchy. Originally I thought he was an Emydura macquarrii, then thought no, he dosn't have the sharp yellow...

hey people looking for two Murray river turtle intrested as soon as possible can call me on 0431550034 or email me at [email protected] thanks

What should I get for my first reptiles ;);););););););)

hey im after some shortneck turtles in the wollongong area not wonting to spend over 60 but will if needed thanks dymback

Hi, I'm looking to start a turlte set up. One shop had advised me that you needed to heat the water, and another one said cold is fine?? Also is it safe to keep fish with the turtles, and possibly frogs? Any one have any pics of their set ups so i can get an idea. Thanks

Hello People, OK i've made the decision..... Wasn't very hard actually.... I blame all you people on this website posting pics of everything!!!!! :lol: I want to eventually get a turtle and a beardie (please recommend suitable breeds) i have a 2ft and i also have a 4ft that aren't being...

Hi I have a male Hunter River (Emydura macquarii gunabarra) who has been very keen to try and mate with a female Krefft turtle (Emydura krefftii) outside in the pond they share with a few others. Every time I had a look today he was after her. If their mating was or will be successful, what...

Heres a few photos Ive managed to get. Tell me what you think. 1. My Hypo Bredli Hatchling (Male) 2. Pic of the Hatchlings Dad (Also Hypo) 3. Pic of the Hatchlings Mom (Also Hypo) 4. Female Adult Knob Tailed Gecko (needs a name) 5. Male Adult Knob Tailed Gecko (needs a name) MORE PICS...

hi every im kara i got a murray river turtle and am now wanting everything. is there any with blue tongues bearded dragons cheap snakes lol dont care what type just want one thanks heaps kara:lol:

WTB large mature female Murray River Turtle to keep my males happy. Proven breeder preferred. Will pay or swap for juvenile Murray River Turtle or ELN Turtle, either hatchlings or adult. Good home guaranteed, have beautiful pond set up, see http://turtletownsydney.tripod.com/ Allan 0414 232244

i have a friend who wants to get a short neck turtle. wat types of turtles are there on a class 1 lisence that are short neck and how do u house em and wat are there basic needs thanks

Hi I brought my 10 year old daughter a turtle last week, and as I do, like to do as much research as possible as i am helping her look after it. I have notice that there are different views on looking after turtles :? It all gets confusing. What are the basic's of looking after a turtle? MY...

I brought my daughter a Murray river turtle, how do you tell how old they are? I forgot to ask the guy at the pet shop:oops:. Also Is there any good web sites that tell you all about them. Thanks Ang :D

Hi, its getting closer to christmas.. and I need to know what turtles need for their tank.. I'm thinking of getting a 3 - 4 foot tank for a Macleay River turtle, I need filters and lights in there dont I? how much do they cost? and how much do they run your electricity bill up? and do I have to...

hi all. i am getting 3 small water dragons in about 2 1/2 weeks. just wondering if people can post pics of there tank setups with there waters so i can get an idea of how to set my tank up. cause i am umming and arring about all sorts of things. so yeah. any pics would be GREATLY appreciated...

Hi Everyone, This is my first post on here, but I just want to say what a great site. So many useful tips and great info. I wish I knew about this when I had my spotted about 5 years ago (I miss Snakey)! Anyway the point of this is that I am looking into buying a pair or turtles. I have got...

:shock: :lol: My little turtle.. its about 2 months old its gorgeous. but one problem is when i brought her she had a soft spot on the bottom end of the shell. now since then it has hardened just a little but still it is a bit soft! i feed her in a seperate tank outside to get a bit of sun...

Here are entries into the Best Photo Competition ~ Round 2 :) Sorry about the delay. My wife & baby have been in hospital. #1 - Green Tree Snake (Dendrelaphis punctulatus) #2 - Central Carpet Python (Morelia bredli) #3 - Jungle Carpet Python (Morelia...

Hey all i was just wondering if penny turtles were illegal in australia....? any help will be appreciated greatly... thanx suzi

G'day guys, Im selling 1 bicylce, 1 scooter and 1 surfboard, i would prefer to swap for herps of interest but will sell for cash. Surfboard, merrick, over 6ft around 6'4 - 6'6??, 80$ Bicycle, Jester - Quiksilver, front and rear pegs, 50$ Scooter, Rare push/pump scooter, side stand, 150$

Howdy all, Did some feeding and cleaning last night and took a few happy snaps which I thought I would share :D

just wondering if they would be ok or would the temp differences b to much for them. john

Hi, There is an elderly couple near Mackay who can no longer look after their 3 year old Murray River turtle. It is dog tame and loves a scratch under the chin. They have been told by NPWS (Bless their hearts) to euthanase the turtle if they can't find anyone to take it. Can...

Now i admit that i found this on another site, but it was american so i had to change it a little, hope this is useful for some of you..lol. here is the link to the original.... http://www.anapsid.org/humor/topten.html. and here is my Ozy version. (its pretty much the same, only changed a few...

Hi, for those of you interested in turtles below is a photo of a few different species of turtle's eggs showing size comparison and also how a fertile egg 'bands' up starting with a small white spot in the middle of the egg which spreads outwards towards the sides and ends of the egg. This only...

what size cage would cunninghams need and what size cge would pink tongues need??