"Chahlie" The Fly River Turtle - Watch me grow

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If I had some confidence they wouldn't attack each other I would love to have a pair!

I have friends who do it successfully, but this little fella doesn't like anything else that is moving ;)

My dream is when he turns 20 to find a mature female and build a giant, graduated pond with a sandy, shaded bank for the female to crawl up to and lay eggs....Maybe next lifetime right?!
 
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Nice turtle! Saw one at London zoo recently and it was really majestic, they didn't keep it with their 3 AUL though

Good luck ;)
 

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Thank you Hendre Hendre . I always have been captivated with them since I first laid eyes on them.

This fella will be kept solo :)
 
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Stunning , they really do have personalities of their own .mines extremely active now in the day and seems to have adjusted to my schedule , I'm sure urs will too
Thank you Rghfor Rghfor , I've enjoyed seeing your turtle also my friend. Fine specimen. I'm really enjoying it and learning a great deal. Mine seems to have long schedules of activity and sleep. 24-36 hours active, then nearly as long sleeping while just coming up for air.

Perhaps the most cherished pet I've ever had, no idea I would enjoy this so much :) Adding more protein to the diet. Reducing Kale intake for oxaylates concerns.
 
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That's a good laugh. Did she ever commit to calling it FaRT? The "A" could be for Australian?!

How old was the turtle when the pictures were taken Oddball Oddball ? Do you think an 8x4x2.5h will suffice for life as a solo specimen?
 
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