The turtle with the longest neck in the world

The name of this turtle tells you that this turtle has a very different form from the common turtle, with a very long head and neck that looks like a snake. The giant snake-necked turtle likes to live in freshwater lakes or some swamps, and its back armor is green or brown, and its belly is beige. This turtle has a rounded dorsal carapace without any patterns, and because of its large size, it requires more space to keep it.

The giant snake neck turtle is a carnivore that likes to eat snails, aquatic insects, and so on. When hunting, they may first lurk underwater and then suddenly extend their necks to attack. The neck can play a bigger role in this time, making it easier to catch the prey, so they can get better food.

Giant snake-necked turtles are easy-going and do not require much in the way of living conditions. One of the benefits of the giant snake neck turtle is that it has a high IQ and can be easily tamed. It only takes a month for them to get to know their master and then do whatever he or she says. They are physically strong and have a strong resistance to disease, and generally do not get sick at will, so they are less of a concern in this regard.

However, due to the large size of the giant snake neck turtle, so few people keep this turtle as a pet. But for those who are rich, the large size is not a problem, and arranging a bigger tank will do. They are also very particular about the temperature and do not require much for the living environment, but they prefer a place with suitable temperature, too hot may not be able to bear. If they are located in a hot area, it may be difficult to keep a giant snake neck turtle in summer. If the water temperature exceeds 25 degrees, it must be cooled down as soon as possible to prevent their shells from rotting.

This turtle is a carnivore, so you can also add some vegetables and plants when raising it in captivity to keep the nutrition balance better and to reduce costs. In addition, as a turtle instinct, the giant snake neck turtle will also eat some mosquito larvae or other insects, which is also considered to have some benefits when kept at home.

Compared to the longevity of other turtles, the giant snake neck turtle is a true short-lived ghost. In general, the life span of a tortoise is over 150 years, but the life span of a giant snake neck turtle is only 30 years. If it is a male giant snake neck turtle, the life expectancy is even shorter.