New Chinese Big-headed Turtle

[SimonL]

Just picked up a 3-4" Platysternon megacephalum Awesome little turtle, I used to have a rubber toy one as a kid lol. Can't find my camera to post pics at the moment, but here's the pic from the original ad. Already eating out of my fingers!

 

[kevinfleming21]

Love the Snapper look they have. Not very familiar with this species, what is the maximum end of adult size for these guys?

 

[SimonL]

About 8 inches. They're a coldwater, stream-dwelling species that preys on crustaceans. Bad swimmers but exceptional climbers.

 

[Vicious_Fish]

I've always been a big fan of these guys. Nice pickup!

 

[SimonL]

Thanks. Found the camera! Enjoy...

 

[gangster]

Awesome turtle....and even nicer azul. We need some updates from you in the cichla section. Wish more of you og's would come post.

 

[HPIZZLE]

oh man thats an awesome turtle!!!
off topic, hows your caiman lizard doing?

 

[SimonL]

Thanks man. The caiman liz's good, eating well. However I tried taking him out of the tank and now he hates me and won't eat off the tongs anymore lol.

 

[gangster]

cichla update....cough, cough

 

[A. gigas]

Nice turtle! Be sure he's eating out of your fingers and not eating your fingers.....