Turtle Sales:
July 2010: Juvenile Eastern Long Neck turtles $60 - $80 ea, pick up from Wahroonga only, and a license is required.
Hatchling Eastern Long Neck turtles
Hatchling Murray River Short Neck turtlesFor your new hatchling, you will need the following:
Class 1 Reptile Keepers Licence ($60 for 2 years) see here for more info and a form
An aquarium of at least 3 foot (90cm) size with ramp or floating turtle dock
Good quality canister filter
Water heater
Basking / heat lamp (an ordinary clip on bedside lamp from K-Mart will do)
Aquarium light with UV fluorescent tube
(See examples of tank set-ups below)
For your tank set up we recommend The Reptile Shop at Narellan, ph Fred 0246 471141 or Parklea Pets at Parklea Markets, or ebay.
Note: Turtles do not stay small, male Eastern Long Neck turtles can grow to 21cm, females to 26cm. Sex cannot be determined when they are hatchlings.
A note for parents: Please be sure your kids realize that a turtle is a living thing, just like us, not a toy, and it should be treated gently, with care and kindness. With any type of pet ownership comes the responsibility to look after it’s need for good food and housing. Look after your pet turtle well and it will bring you a lifetime of enjoyment.I also sometimes have for sale juvenile and adult turtles suitable for outdoor ponds only (not tanks). For a pond setup like mine, in addition to the pond you will need:
- Good pump and good filtration, possibly with an Ultra Violet Clarifier (UVC)
- Areas that are in the sun, and shady areas as well
- Rocks (non abrasive type) near the water for the turtles to bask on
- Plants in the water to provide cover, and plants around the pond for the same reason
- A covered area with sand and leaf litter where they can hibernate
- An area of sandy soil above the water line for possible nesting
- If the pond is smooth sided, a ramp or rocks placed so so they can climb out
- An enclosure with fencing about 50cm high and extending below ground 15cm
Above: 2' tank set up shown for illustration purposes (canister filter not shown). A 3' or larger size is recommended.
Above: 4' tank setup (canister filter not shown).
