reeves.snake-neck.side-neck.softshell

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JEAE21;1143856; said:
Hey I am thinking of getting another turtle but I have 4 species on my list..
The Japanese Reeves, Australian Snake-neck, African Side-neck, or the Eastern Spiny Softshell Turtle.

Are all 4 of them basking turtles; or kinda like mud turtles that don't bask much?
Can you easily tell male/female when they are young? (Since I want the smaller males)

And are all 4 commonly available in CA? If not, are there any trustworthy online turtle shops that have the 4 species?
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Defenenatly go for a cb revees or african sideneck. Both are tropical turts but very hardy. Both the snake-neck and the soft shell need more practice:)
 
JEAE21;1144346; said:
hey lovespunaround thanks for what you said. Seriosly it's only been like a month since I got my turtle and now I want like 4 more.lol!

Hey, can you tell me how to keep box turtles on my new 3toed box turtle thread?

And I was wondering if the Spiny Softshell wanted to bask..will the rocky turtle dock hurt his underside?

Also, is there a big difference between the eastern, texas, and florida softshell turtle?

For a beginner turtle keeper, what do you recommend out of the 4 turtles? and the 3toed box turtle?


Loconorc, I will not be getting these turtles for another 6months or a year or so..
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Northamerican box turts are not recomended for begginers, they need very specific microclimates in order to adapt and most need a very large outdoor pen in order to trive. And never get them from the wild. A cb yearling or rescued adult is your best shot:D
 
JEAE21;1145838; said:
eastern spiny softshell?! Thanks Loconorc!

I am guessing I like turtles with longnecks. haha



And guess what, I just found out fly river turtles are illegal here. Since when was that? And I looked up the latin name on google Japan...I am moving to Japan fr-sure!!! They only go for around 10,000Yen. $100! They even sell them at fish stores, and speciality stores have them for like $10!
They say people like to keep flyrivers with redtail cats, arowanas, and other big fish! I don't know if it's safe in the long-term though..haha
Are flyrivers carnivorous all throught their lives? What do they eat in the wild?
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No they are opurtinistic omnivores. They will eat animal food if avaible but aquatic plants, fallen fruit and leafs make the bulk on their diet
 
Have you noticed that this thread is OLD??
 
haha I'm not sure the OP is still with us... but good info guys :thumbsup:

FYI Lays are walkers crisps... they've got different names around the world I guess.
 
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