Red Bellied Short Necked Turtle (Emydura subglobosa)

Common Name: Red Bellied Short Necked Turtle
Scientific Name: Emydura subglobosa
Background: CB 2011
Origin: Australia, New Guinea
Features: Hatchlings and juveniles have a bright pink or red plastron which fades to pale yellow-orange with age. There are also bright markings on the head of youngsters.
Temperature: 76 – 82 F
Size: Carapace size can reach upto 10 inches long
Life Span:
Herp Habitat: Aquatic setup with warm shallow water (5-8”), enough to allow the turtle to reach air to breathe but also to submerge itself, Land area with rocks.
Suitability: INTERMEDIATE
Diet: Invertebrates and fish