Species Care

MURRAY TURTLE

Emydura macquarii

Keeping Snapshot:
  • Difficulty: Beginner
  • Max Growth Size: Shell size - up to 30cm
  • Temperament: Placid but excitable at feeding time.
  • Licensing: N/A
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  • Heating:
    20 - 25 degrees C with a basking lamp heated to 25 - 30 degrees C
  • Lighting:
    UVA / UVB (Exo Terra 10.0 globes recommended)
  • Environment:
    Neutral PH, tropical temperature water. Provide a Turtle dock

Range: Widely distributed around Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. Also found in eastern parts of South Australia.

Feeding: Freshwater yabbies, prawns, snails, crickets, freshwater fish

Additional Comments: This turtle can live up to 20 years in captivity.

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