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Eastern Snake-necked Turtle (4/4)
Testudines: Chelidae
Chelodina longicollis
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© Vik Dunis 2016
Jarrahmond, VIC (Nov, 2016)
Common Names
- Eastern Snake-necked Turtle
- Eastern Long-necked Turtle
- Stinker
When disturbed, the Eastern Snake-necked Turtle folds its neck to one side in order to protect it within the shell, usually with the head facing in the direction of the potential danger.
Snake-neck
Eastern Snake-necked Turtle
Carapace
Keeping Watch