hey guys I'm looking at doing a buy of at least 10 of these turtles let me know if ur interested there $45 each + postage for those who need postage how ever i would much rather pick up, they are about the size of a 20 cent piece you do not need a licence to keep this type of turtle in vic. http://www.turtlebreeders.com.au/snTurtlebig.jpg all handling info and everything u need to know about raising ur turtle can be found here http://www.turtlebreeders.com.au/turtlecare.pdf

$45 is a very good price as most shops want $100+ Im getting one.

postage? like in a padded envelope haha

Kane do be so stupid.. They have a shell, no need for padding..

Quote: Originally Posted by [T]Matty $45 is a very good price as most shops want $100+ Im getting one. yep thats right i priced one the other day at a local reptile shop they wanted 110+ for a 20cm sized turtle

how big do they get what size tank do they live in

yeah i might consider getting one for my gf....what type of tank, filters etc do they need?

Quote: Originally Posted by giantbrandon how big do they get what size tank do they live in they can reach to the size of a dinner plate it just depends on how much sunlight they get n the size of ur tank.

i have a 600X320X500 tank made for turtles, it has platforms and so on some say as big as the tank some say they will keep growing and will need to upgrade tanks. Its best to get a filter twice the size of the tank was they are messy. or get a smaller one and get a second smaller one after it out grows the filter. I just got a new one, i was looking at $80 ones but then the petshop chick told me to get the $20 one and get a second one in a fue years once it needs it.

Don't you need a license to keep the Short neck turtles? so that's more than what the turtle's worth. I keep the long neck turtles common variety no license required, yes they are messy, you have to clean the filter 3 times a week or they will smell. And allso mention you need a UV fluro or heat pad as well as the filter pump so factor in a rise in your electricity bill as power bills go up this year in 08. But they are a great pet and everyone seems to like the turtles, compared to snakes & lizards.

ok do i need a licence if not i will take 2... Simon

just go to your local creek and get one

looking at the licences at this page http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/CA256F3100...fe+Licence.pdf (http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/CA256F310024B628/0/B26F8AF7E3D97226CA257193007930EF/$File/Application+for+a+Private+Wildlife+Licence.pdf) ive noticed that they have called it the wrong name it should be EMYDURA MACQUARII not EMYDURA MACQUARIA and it also says you dont need a licence to keep this type of turtle in vic.

In QLD you do need a license to buy one. Rules are made to be broken.. I cant understand how having a lecense is going to change anything, another way to get money out of you. Also if the light + powerbill is too much for you. you can get UVB drops you put on his head once a week, they will give him enough UVB light, also put him in a smaller tank and take him outside for 20-30 min every 2-3 days.

pm me if you end up getting them i will get one

Quote: Originally Posted by [T]Matty Kane do be so stupid.. They have a shell, no need for padding.. rofl.

I'm interested in 1 + shipping to Sydney Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

needing a reptile licence is bull.. its not like the rspca come knocking on your door asking if you have any illegal turtles on your premesis!

hey bud when would you be picking them up i would be interested i have a reptile licence any way if you could get back to me would b good and i could jus pick it up from you

Quote: Originally Posted by platuim just go to your local creek and get one dont be silly imagine how muddy and creeky it would taste