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Forum: Herp Help 07-Oct-08, 06:36 PM
Replies: 16
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Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
Don't mix tropical fish with cold water species...

Don't mix tropical fish with cold water species of turtles.

Put cold water fish species with cold water turtle species, or put tropical fish species with tropical turtle species.
Forum: Exotics/Other Reptiles 05-Oct-08, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 64
Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
If you are looking for experienced turtle keepers...

If you are looking for experienced turtle keepers to help you, go to this site:
www.australianfreshwaterturtles.com.au
Forum: Exotics/Other Reptiles 08-Aug-08, 08:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 285
Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
That's good that you have changed their diet....

That's good that you have changed their diet. However, lettuce and crickets are not really a part of a natural diet (neither live in freshwater). The marinara can be OK, provided it has been soaked...
Forum: Exotics/Other Reptiles 07-Aug-08, 05:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 285
Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
True hibernation? No. Brumation? It depends...

True hibernation? No.

Brumation? It depends on the species, their location, water temperatures, air temperatures, etc.

Regards,
Michael.
Forum: Exotics/Other Reptiles 07-Aug-08, 04:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 285
Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
Ahh the old "feed them mince" or "frozen turtle...

Ahh the old "feed them mince" or "frozen turtle dinner" or "just give them anything."

These suggestions are fantastic if you want an unhealthy turtle.

Yes, it is true that turtles will eat a...
Forum: General Herps 03-Aug-08, 06:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 148
Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
Take a look at...

Take a look at http://www.australianfreshwaterturtles.com.au You'll get some good ideas from there.

Regards,
Michael.
Forum: General Herps 01-Aug-08, 07:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 146
Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
It doesn't look like a major problem at this...

It doesn't look like a major problem at this point in time.



Ask the question on this site: http://www.australianfreshwaterturtles.com.au

It is run by people that have a vast amount of...
Forum: Exotics/Other Reptiles 26-Jul-08, 08:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 428
Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
Hi MrElectricity, There is a list of...

Hi MrElectricity,

There is a list of Requirements on my web site which includes a link to the Licensing section of the DECC site.

You'll probably find some answers in the FAQ section as well.
...
Forum: Exotics/Other Reptiles 25-Jul-08, 06:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 834
Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
Really? Could you post some URL's of those site?...

Really? Could you post some URL's of those site? I haven't seen the ones that show how to determine the gender of Chelodina longicollis.
Forum: Exotics/Other Reptiles 25-Jul-08, 04:12 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 834
Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
Go to the FAQ section of my website. It is all...

Go to the FAQ section of my website. It is all explained there.

Shnakey, the two photos on the right appear to show a turtle with a chewed tail.

Regards,
Michael.
Forum: General Herps 17-Jul-08, 08:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 162
Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
It is an unhealthy looking Chelodina longicollis....

It is an unhealthy looking Chelodina longicollis. It shows several classic features of being overfed on an improper diet (probably red meat based).

Regards,
Michael.
Forum: General Herps 11-Jul-08, 08:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 91
Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
Hi, This site will help you: ...

Hi,

This site will help you:
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/AustralianFreshwaterTurtlesandFrogs/

Regards,
Michael.
Forum: Exotics/Other Reptiles 07-Jul-08, 08:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 647
Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
Hi Danny.Boy, The short answer is yes, it is...

Hi Danny.Boy,

The short answer is yes, it is difficult to get the habitat set up correctly.

On the other hand, it is easy to set it up incorrectly. Fortunately, there are sites such as ...
Forum: Exotics/Other Reptiles 06-Jul-08, 10:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 647
Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
How can I tell that the water needs to be deeper?...

How can I tell that the water needs to be deeper? Simple. The rails on the turtle dock in the picture are 180mm long. The top suction cups are approximately 50mm below the top of the tank. This means...
Forum: Exotics/Other Reptiles 22-Jun-08, 08:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 647
Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
What you have is a very over-fed turtle. You...

What you have is a very over-fed turtle.

You need to make sure that you feed it a proper diet (not the commercial foods).

The water also needs to be much deeper.

Go to this site. It is very...
Forum: General Herps 05-Jun-08, 04:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 120
Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
This group will be able to help you: ...

This group will be able to help you:

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/AustralianFreshwaterTurtlesandFrogs/

Regards,
Michael.
Forum: Exotics/Other Reptiles 05-Jun-08, 04:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 147
Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
This group will be able to help you: ...

This group will be able to help you:

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/AustralianFreshwaterTurtlesandFrogs/

Regards,
Michael.
Forum: General Herps 01-Jun-08, 10:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 166
Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
Hi mcloughlin2 and Tristis Firstly, let me...

Hi mcloughlin2 and Tristis

Firstly, let me say that I am offended by your claimed cruelty to Turtles. I'm actually hoping that the pair of you are simply big noting yourselves and that reality is...
Forum: Herp Help 20-May-08, 06:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 193
Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
waikare, Are they a tropical or cold water...

waikare,

Are they a tropical or cold water species? 28ºC is fine for some tropical species, but too high for non-tropical species.

Keep in mind that healthy turtles can (and do) go for long...
Forum: General Herps 18-May-08, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 375
Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
imalizard, In my opinion, they are not...

imalizard,

In my opinion, they are not suitable for turtles.

Turtles eat underwater, therefore, anything that lives in freshwater is potential food for turtles.

The worms you are referring...
Forum: Exotics/Other Reptiles 15-May-08, 05:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 298
Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
rebeccalg, Gradually drop the temperature...

rebeccalg,

Gradually drop the temperature down to about 22ºC. Your current temperature is too hot for them.

Regards,
Michael.
Forum: Exotics/Other Reptiles 01-May-08, 07:30 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 1,912
Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
Huh?

Huh?
Forum: Exotics/Other Reptiles 01-May-08, 07:08 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 1,912
Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
Yes, I have some suggestions. 1. Calm down. ...

Yes, I have some suggestions.

1. Calm down.

2. Stop being rude.

3. Don't be abusive to the people that are offering you guidance.
Forum: Exotics/Other Reptiles 01-May-08, 04:52 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 1,912
Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
Deadflesh, I've been keeping, rescuing and...

Deadflesh,

I've been keeping, rescuing and rehabilitating turtles for, ummm, a little while now... and what you claim simply defies logic.

Firstly, turtles do not make dramatic improvements...
Forum: Herp Help 29-Apr-08, 05:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 347
Posted By Eastern Snake Neck
Hi maklouf, If the turtle is floating to one...

Hi maklouf,

If the turtle is floating to one side, that can indicate a respiratory problem. If you are still worried about it, then take him to a Reptile Vet.

Feeding him every 2nd or 3rd day...
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