Snake-Necked Turtle

Order: Chelonia

Family: Chelidae

Genus & Species: Chelodina longicollis

A native to Australia this turtle lives in slow-moving or still bodies of water. They mate during September and October. They eat insects, crustaceans, mollusks, worms, and amphibians. This turtle is named for it’s long neck.

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