wtb penny turtles

[lisajohnson]

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.

 

[Dodie]

Just to let you know penny turtles aren't actually a species, just a name petshops gave to small turtles some time ago

 

[lisajohnson]

yea i know..lol

 

[lisajohnson]

does anyone know the proper name for small turtles?

 

[Dodie]

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.

 

[Lucas]

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.

 

[Chrisreptile]

most turtles will get to about a minimum of 30cm shell length.

 

[grimbeny]

all of the comonly available turtles get big. the smallest ones are about 18cm chell length but i couldnt tell you their name.

 

[expansa1]

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.

 

[lisajohnson]

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

 

[expansa1]

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.

 

[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

 

[warren63]

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

 

[expansa1]

Yes Craig is the turtle man, what he doesnt know about turtles isnt worth knowing, much respect for this gentleman

Thanks Warren!

 

[expansa1]

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

 

[lisajohnson]

ok great
thanks craig