Turtle, Australia Snake-Neck
Chelodina longicollis
Chelodina longicollis
Vital Statistics
Height:
10 inches
Weight:
16 - 29 ounces
Diet:
Turtle feed, earth feed, earth worms, and meal worms
Conservation:
Status: Endangered
Geographic Region
Ponds, rivers, swamps and lagoons of Eastern Australia
At The Zoo
World of Adaptations
Did You Know?
Australian snake-necked turtle have webbed feet for swimming, while their front feet have large claws to aid in capuring prey.