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Hey, My family has owned an Eastern long neck turtle for a couple years and since then we've all become really busy and have had more frequent periods of time where nobody is home for weeks due to hospital stays, business trips and schooling. It's been a lot of work to find people to care for...

I tried doing some research on google but just got super confused, so I figured it'd be worth it to ask here as well! I'm looking to get my first pet turtle, I originally wanted one that didn't really need a tank/lots of water but I've realized that's probably not an option (I think I'm...

I absolutely love the idea of a paludarium but I’m not really sure what kind of animals would work with it apart from perhaps turtles. I believe we only have about 5 aquatic frogs but I may be wrong. The lizards I’ve found that seem to like lots of water seem to be more of an outside pet as they...

Hello all, I have recently picked up a recently hatched Eastern Long Neck turtle and have a couple of questions. We have set up a basking turtle dock and have a 10% UvB lamp for the tank. If the turtle isn't seen using the basking dock should we be dry docking a couple of times a week? With...

Hi all, I have a macleay river turtle and a saw shell turtle and they seem to have different basking preference. Ie. Saw shell is rarely spotted out of water basking and my macleay is frequently spotted on her dock. now I try to keep the basking temp at around 30 degrees Celsius, Both of their...

I'm just wondering if its possible to keep a tank outside as I have a very large carport area outside where I could fit my new 6ftx2ftx2ft tank. It wouldn't get any sun or rain as there is a brick wall with a tin roof. My main concern is whether its ok to keep a turtle outside in the winter as...

Hello! I have an eastern long neck turtle who is currently shedding his scutes. This is a very exciting thing to observe, but it's a little confusing: I've never seen it happen before. I've had this guy for 11 years now, but I don't know his age or his origins because I am at least the third...

Hey all, I'm trying to track down any person/breeder who has any Macleay turtles available. I reside in Sydney NSW and am happy to arrange freight if necessary. Cheers for the help Carstairs

Hi all. Hoping someone can help with a couple of questions i have. I've been keeping aquariums for about 30 years. I've been wanting to get a turtle for a while now and have finally decided to take the plunge and have decided to get a Macleay River Turtle. I have 4ft planted tank running at the...

Anyone know a good turtle vet in Sydney? I am not convinced by mine and would like a second opinion. Thanks

Hi guys, I purchased a baby Macleay from Amazing Amazon around 5 years ago, and have followed the care guide from Australian Freshwater Turtles as closely as I could (except the width of her tank is a bit smaller than advised, and she’s the fussiest eater you’ve met). I had great plans for her...

Hi Guys, I currently have a baby ELN turtle which I have owned for roughly 3 months. Normally he is very active and always swims to the top of the tank whenever I walk past and is very calm when I take him out of the water for feeding or sunlight. However, for the last few hours he has been...

G'day everyone, here's a little 8 minute video of herps from around the Top End recently. It was pretty hectic and I definitely recommend to visit there for a herp if you get a chance!

I'm a first-time reptile owner here, and I've recently brought home a wee young Murray River Turtle. Because I want his tank to be as close to natural river conditions as possible, I've added some plant life- nardoo and some elodea. He loves the elodea in particular, and rests on it when...

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Hey guys, Just need some help with basking areas. the other day i went out and obtained a new floating turtle dock, as my emydura macquari had recently outgrown his/her old magnetic ramp one. when i put the dock in the water it is very wobbly and i think my turtle has trouble getting up it. As...

This would be a long one.. I lived in Indonesia and if you love aquatic turtles or owned them there, you would know how we keep them..<outdoors in ponds or big plastic tubs with barely any filtration or UVB. Since Indonesia is a tropical country, I house them outside with the Sun as the primary...

Hi I'm looking for any unwanted Reptiles that people might have that they can no longer look after, Maybe ur bored with them or just no longer want them for any reason at all. Willing to take all types of Lizards big n small, Turtles, Crocodiles big or small, Elapids ie: Tigers, browns, Death...

Looking for a good home for my short neck Macquarie turtle and red claw. Turtle is full grown male adult, approx 15-20cm diameter, healthy and happy with his red claw friend. 5 x 2 x 2 ft turtle tank with dry ramp, filter, rocks, accessories and food included but will sell separately if...