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08-Oct-07, 03:19 PM
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hi was looking to buy a couple of penny turtles..have applied for reptile licence should recieve it soon..have tank and setup ready..close to penrith as possible.
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08-Oct-07, 03:28 PM
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Just to let you know penny turtles aren't actually a species, just a name petshops gave to small turtles some time ago 
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08-Oct-07, 03:36 PM
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yea i know..lol
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08-Oct-07, 03:46 PM
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does anyone know the proper name for small turtles?
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08-Oct-07, 03:51 PM
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There is no proper name for small turtles...petshops coined them 'Penny turtles'
Look into some common names of some turtles and go from there..ie: Murray River, Long Neck's etc.
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08-Oct-07, 03:57 PM
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There are no small turts. They are usually hatchling long necks or murray short necks. They will end up the size of a dinner plate eventually.
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08-Oct-07, 04:08 PM
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most turtles will get to about a minimum of 30cm shell length.
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08-Oct-07, 04:10 PM
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all of the comonly available turtles get big. the smallest ones are about 18cm chell length but i couldnt tell you their name.
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08-Oct-07, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by lisajohnson  does anyone know the proper name for small turtles? | Yes, Hatchlings. Or how about juveniles. FYI, there are over 30 species of freshwater turtles in Australia and 4 species are for sale in Pet shops in Qld. So, not just short-necks and long-necks. You'll have to know what species you are after.
Cheers.
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08-Oct-07, 04:34 PM
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ok..thnx all for ur help
i saw an advertisement in our local pet shop for a breeder saying he had penny turtles for sale..lol
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08-Oct-07, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by crush the turtle 37cm for a long neck, and 40cm for a short neck | Unless its a Broad-shelled turtle, which is also a long-neck and can grow up to 45 cm and if it's a Northern-snapping turtle or Pig-nosed turtle (both short-necks) that can grow over 50cm.
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08-Oct-07, 05:04 PM
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hi expansa1
thnx for all ur information u have really helped me heaps but
can u recommend a turtle that can be kept inside in a 4ft tank?
u seem to know alot about turtles
thnx
lisa
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08-Oct-07, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by lisajohnson hi expansa1
thnx for all ur information u have really helped me heaps but
can u recommend a turtle that can be kept inside in a 4ft tank?
u seem to know alot about turtles
thnx
lisa | Yes Craig is the turtle man, what he doesnt know about turtles isnt worth knowing, much respect for this gentleman
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08-Oct-07, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by warren63 Yes Craig is the turtle man, what he doesnt know about turtles isnt worth knowing, much respect for this gentleman | Thanks Warren!
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08-Oct-07, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by lisajohnson hi expansa1
thnx for all ur information u have really helped me heaps but
can u recommend a turtle that can be kept inside in a 4ft tank?
u seem to know alot about turtles
thnx
lisa |
A Macleay River turtle will only grow to 18cm (female) and 16cm (male). It will take years for them to outgrow a 4ft tank. As adults i wouldn't recommend any tank for them smaller than 5ft.
Regards,
Craig
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