The Indonesian snake neck inhabits shallow pools in marshy areas. In dry months they may aestivate (prolonged dormancy) in the mud. They are primarily vegetarian but prey on mollusks, crayfish and insects. Like its name suggests, the Indonesian snake neck has a long neck and a broad head with an … [Read more...] about Indonesian Snake Neck (C. reimanni)
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Spiny Shelled Turtle (H. spinosa)
The Spiny shelled turtle is a South-East Asian turtle that inhabits the lowlands and hill rainforest. They usually stay close to a source of water such as streams and areas up to 900 meters above sea level. As the name suggests, these turtles have a sharp, pointed, spiky-edged carapace. It has been … [Read more...] about Spiny Shelled Turtle (H. spinosa)