Scientific name
Chelodina longicollis
Chelodina longicollis is a side-necked turtle. It must not be confused with all other Chelodina sold as long-necked turtles. [1][2]
Origin
Eastern and southeastern Australia; freshwater habitats. [1]
- Natural-history profile
- Aquatic
- Fresh water
- Carnivorous
- Oviparous
At a glance
Chelodina longicollis is a side-necked turtle. It must not be confused with all other Chelodina sold as long-necked turtles. [1][2]
| DOCUMENTED SIZE | Up to 26 cm The Australian Museum gives 26 cm; the consulted section does not specify the measurement convention. [1] |
|---|---|
| LIFESPAN | To be documented Not retained: no sufficiently contextualised lifespan in the consulted references. |
| LIFESTYLE | Aquatic It spends much time in water but also travels overland between water bodies and to lay eggs. [1] |
Adult size
The Australian Museum gives 26 cm; the consulted section does not specify the measurement convention. [1]
Lifespan
Not retained: no sufficiently contextualised lifespan in the consulted references.
Lifestyle
It spends much time in water but also travels overland between water bodies and to lay eggs. [1]
Housing
ENVIRONMENT AND LAYOUT
Water and terrestrial access — The profile documents biology; captive water volume, basking area, temperatures and UVB remain to be established from a specific reference.
The profile documents biology; captive water volume, basking area, temperatures and UVB remain to be established from a specific reference.
Care parameters
CAPTIVE PARAMETERS
To be documented — Descriptions of the natural environment do not establish terrarium settings.
Humidity
To be documented — No sufficiently documented captive percentage is retained.
Water quality and volume
To be documented No minimum volume fabricated from its length.
Temperatures and UVB
To be documented Do not automatically reuse values for other aquatic turtles.
Feeding
FEEDING
Small aquatic prey in the natural environment. [1]
Natural diet
The Australian Museum describes aquatic invertebrates, tadpoles and fish among its prey. A wild-diet account does not establish captive dietary proportions. [1]
Neck and defensive reactions
The neck folds alongside the shell. The species may produce an odorous secretion when disturbed; this behaviour is not a reason to increase handling. [1][2]
Egg-laying and monitoring
Eggs are laid in soil. Monitoring must separate observed overland movements, confirmed laying and egg outcomes, without automatically calculating fertility. [1]
Checklist
- Verify the animal's identity and origin before acquisition.
- Prepare housing and check measurements before arrival.
- Keep contact details for a veterinarian familiar with this group.
Observations to record
- Meals offered and actually consumed
- Weight, size and body changes
- Environmental measurements and maintenance
- Behaviours, observations and dated events
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Sources
Document-based overview; not a substitute for veterinary advice.
- Australian Museum — Eastern Snake-necked Turtle
Source accessed - Australian Museum Records — observations de Chelodina longicollis
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