THE REPTILES OF AUSTRALIA - TURTLES

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Selection of Australian Frogs

TURTLES Tortoises Chelonii Testudines

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REPTILES OF THE WORLD SPECIES LISTS


EASTERN LONG-NECKED TURTLE
or
COMMON SNAKE-NECKED TORTOISE
Chelodina longicollis
(
Subgenus: Chelodina)

Adult shell length is about 20 - 30cm

Eastern Long-necked Turtle Chelodina longicollis
This Eastern Long-necked Turtle (Chelodina longicollis) was found crossing a bicycle track in Pipemakers Park, Melbourne, Victoria


Approximate distribution of the Eastern Long-necked Turtle Chelodina longicollis
Approximate distribution of the Eastern Long-necked Turtle (Chelodina longicollis)


Eastern Long-necked Turtle Chelodina longicollis
This Eastern Long-necked Turtle (Chelodina longicollis) was found crossing a bicycle track in Pipemakers Park, Melbourne, Victoria

Eastern Long-necked Turtle Chelodina longicollis
This Eastern Long-necked Turtle (Chelodina longicollis) was rescued from the middle of a highway and released in the nearest creek.

Approximate distribution of the Eastern Long-necked Turtle (Chelodina longicollis)
which has also been introduced to Tasmania and Islands in Bass Straight

Eastern Long-necked Turtle Chelodina longicollis
Eastern Long-necked Turtle (Chelodina longicollis) with neck fully extended

 

Eastern Long-necked Turtles Chelodina longicollis usually have dark edges on the scutes of their plastron
Eastern Long-necked Turtles (Chelodina longicollis) usually have dark edges on the scutes of their plastron

Eastern Long-necked Turtle Chelodina longicollis
It is aquatic like all other Australian Tortoises/Turtles, however the Eastern Long-necked Turtle (Chelodina longicollis) often travels very long distances from water, and is often found crossing roads, including main highways.
They do however need to be in water to swallow their food.


Eastern Long-necked Turtle Chelodina longicollis
Long necked turtles/tortoises are sometimes called side necked turtles/tortoises because they fold their neck sideways for protection under their shell


.Eastern Long-necked Turtle Chelodina longicollis
The Eastern Long-necked Turtle (Chelodina longicollis) is commonly sold and kept as pets in Australia.
This species can live up to 36 years or more in captivity.

The Eastern Long-necked Turtle (Chelodina longicollis) may be confused with Cann's Snake-necked Turtle (Chelodina canni)


LINKS OF INTEREST

Eastern Long Neck Turtle - Chelodina longicollis - Care Sheet
Scott Thomson

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TURTLES, TORTOISES AND CROCODILES
FROM AROUND THE WORLD

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TURTLES Tortoises Chelonii Testudines

Turtles
of
Australia

AUSTRALIAN TURTLE SPECIES LISTS BY STATE OR TERRITORY

Turtles of South Australia Turtles of NSW QUEENSLAND TURTLES Northern Territory TURTLES Tortoises Chelonii Testudines WESTERN AUSTRALIA TURTLES Tortoises Chelonii Testudines Tasmanian TURTLES Tortoises Chelonii Testudines VICTORIAN TURTLES Turtles of ACT

Turtles of
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Australia

Turtles
of
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Turtles
of
Qld

Turtles
of
NT

Turtles
of
WA

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of
Tasmania

Turtles of
Victoria

Turtles
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AUSTRALIAN REPTILE SPECIES LISTS BY STATE OR TERRITORY

Reptiles of South Australia
REPTILES OF VICTORIA
REPTILES OF NSW REPTILES OF QUEENSLAND REPTILES OF NORTHERN TERRITORY REPTILES OF Western Australia Reptiles of the ACT(Canberra)

Reptiles of South Australia

Reptiles
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Victoria

Reptiles
of
NSW

Reptiles
of
Qld

Reptiles
of
NT

Reptiles
of
WA

Reptiles
of the
ACT

Reptiles of Tasmania

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Reptiles of Christmas Island

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of Cocos Keeling Islands

Reptiles of Norfolk Island

Reptiles of Australia

Selection of Australian Frogs

Reptiles of the World

Amphibians of the World

Reptiles
of
Australia

Frogs
of
Australia

Reptiles
of
The World

Amphibians of the
World


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