Gotta love river turtles

[LRM]

I just had to share this.

We've been keeping our mary river turtles in still water and we recently switched them out into one of our larger holding pools which was initially still water. Well, we got the money to fix up our big filter because we're getting some salties pretty soon for another study. So now with the filter up and running the yearlings are experiencing constant moving water for the first time in their lives.

Hahah, I swear I've never seen them so active and inquisitive. I know its unlikely, but I swear, they are "playing" in the gentle currents. Its just too adorable. They are truly in their element now

 

[M|L]

It's quite unusual for FRTs to get along with each other. Very luck you! Let's see some photos.

 

[HPIZZLE]

all of my turtles DEMAND flow in their tanks lol. its to boring without it.

 

[LRM]

It's quite unusual for FRTs to get along with each other. Very luck you! Let's see some photos.

Different species, we're keeping Elusor macrurus, not FRT. These little ones will getting released into the wild soon though. No worries, we have all the necessary ethics and federal permits.

I'd love to post some pictures but I'm not allowed.

 

[ceeej31]

maybe i should get some current for my turtle
btw it sounds like you work in a pretty cool place

 

[coura]

OWESAME! By the way do you know if marys are in increasing availability in Australia pet trade? I know a copple years ago a few cb ones were offered by some serious cash

 

[LRM]

OWESAME! By the way do you know if marys are in increasing availability in Australia pet trade? I know a copple years ago a few cb ones were offered by some serious cash

They used to be the most popular pet turtle in the country, which is a big reason that they're so rare now. Massive overexploitation. I have no idea how many are still in captivity but I would imagine people in the public sector that have them are keeping quiet. You need a federal permit to keep them legally now.

 

[coura]

They used to be the most popular pet turtle in the country, which is a big reason that they're so rare now. Massive overexploitation. I have no idea how many are still in captivity but I would imagine people in the public sector that have them are keeping quiet. You need a federal permit to keep them legally now.

Yes I do remenbar that, the breeder stated very clearly that they were only available to permit holders. If Im not mistaken a VERY FEW exist in Europe as well in private hands. Would be great if they bred and made a Ex-citu population.