Red-bellied short-necked turtle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Red-bellied short-necked turtle |
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| A red-bellied short-necked turtle at Cologne Zoo | |
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Emydura
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subglobosa
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The red-bellied short-necked turtle (Emydura subglobosa), also called the pink-bellied side-necked turtle or Jardine River turtle, is a special type of turtle. It is part of the family Chelidae. These turtles are known for pulling their heads to the side when they hide, instead of straight back into their shells.
About This Turtle
This turtle has a hard shell and is more colorful than many of its relatives. It often has bright colors, especially on its belly, which gives it its name.
Where They Live
E. subglobosa turtles live in warm, tropical areas. You can find them in parts of Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Their Home
These turtles like to live in water. They often make their homes in lagoons or lakes.
Red-bellied Turtles as Pets
Red-bellied short-necked turtles are quite popular as pets. If you want to keep one, it needs a large aquarium, usually 75 gallons or bigger.
In captivity, these turtles eat a mix of foods. They enjoy small fish, special turtle pellets, and even some plants.
Because Australia has rules about exporting wild animals, most pet red-bellied turtles come from New Guinea. Some have also been bred in places like the United States to be sold as pets.
