EASTERN LONG NECK TURTLE
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- Jan 7, 2021
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Updated: Apr 14, 2021
Common Name: Eastern Long Neck Turtle
Scientific Name: Chelodina longicollis
Class: Reptiles
Diet: Carnivore
Size: The adult turtles usually grow up to 25cm
Average Lifespan: 25 - 40years
Origin: South Eastern Australia
Conservation Status: Not Evaluated
Physical Description
The most significant is that these turtles have long neck that allow them to bend their head in a S shape.
They have oval carapace which in light brown to black.
They have small pointed head.
The females are larger, have deeper shell and shorter tail compares males.
They have strong clawed limbs.
Habitat
Slow motion water source such as lakes, wetlands. Sometimes can be found in rivers and streams as well.
Did You Know?
They are also called as 'Snake necked turtle'.
These turtles do not have teeth.
They are very tough as they are able to survive at polluted places and even they are injured or infections because they have great immune system.
They will seek new habitat and move when the current one is dry.
When they are stress or interrupted, they will release pungent liquid up to 3 feet.
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