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Eastern Snake-necked Turtle

Chelodina longicollis

Notes:

At certain times of the year long-necks often wander in search of new homes. This often brings them in contact with roads and fatalities and injuries from motor vehicles are common. As long as there are no severe internal injuries, a cracked or broken shell may be repaired with artificial materials such as fiberglass before the animal is released back into the wild.

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7 Comments

Christiane
Christiane 11 years ago

Thanks Gerardo and Carol..They are really amazing animals..

Carol Snow Milne
Carol Snow Milne 11 years ago

WOW! I thought it was a snake until I read the common name. Cool!

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 11 years ago

Nice series !

Christiane
Christiane 11 years ago

Thanks Scott.. I did not find it.. it found me!! :)

ScottHarte
ScottHarte 11 years ago

not bad, good find

Christiane
Christiane 11 years ago

It is passing through and had a stop over in the frog pond.. :)

ShannaB
ShannaB 11 years ago

Cutie! Is this an injured one that's been patched up, or is it just passing through?

Christiane
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Christiane

Queensland, Australia

Spotted on Apr 5, 2013
Submitted on Apr 5, 2013

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