Long or short neck turtles ???

[warren63]

Hi, about to purchase a couple of baby turtles. Would appreciate some assistance with the following question ive got. I have read the care sheets but would like to know whats everyones personal experiences keeping these turtles. The setup will be a 3-4ft aquarium with a turtle dock. My local shops have a selection between eastern long neck turtles or murray river short neck turtles, which of these is the easiest to keep.

 

[ldheav]

i would say that long necks are slightly harder to keep, but not too much

 

[hornet]

go shortnecks

 

[grimbeny]

I think longnecks probably look cuter

 

[mrdestiny]

I've kept both types as hatchlings and adults. To me neither is more harder to keep than the other. Both types are very cute, I found short necks to be more timid and skittish, that's all.
Allan
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[cris]

just get both, easy decision

 

[warren63]

Yes i agree one of each might be the go, think long necks have more personality. thanks everyone for you opinions

 

[hornet]

i got 2 long necks and getting 4 shortnecks but i find shortnecks more attractive

 

[grimbeny]

long necks r inquisitive witht there peeking.