Batagurs

[tortadise]

Man these guys grow so quick. Bought these as hatchlings in June of 2016.

Hoping that the southern river (Batagur Affinis) are a 1.3 one is showing growth of a male and staying small, while the other 3 are classic female and already massive.

The Borneoensis are all over the map, as I have hatchlings recently and adults and the yearlings(or not quite that old yet)


Dinner plate size


Then you can't forget Charlie! He's such a sweet big male.

 

[Tom]

Nice. I love this genus, but have no personal experience with them.

 

[cdmay]

All of those big Batagurine species are impressive and neat turtles. But they practically all require spacious enclosures--if not literal ponds. I wish I had the space!

 

[tortadise]

All of those big Batagurine species are impressive and neat turtles. But they practically all require spacious enclosures--if not literal ponds. I wish I had the space!

Yes indeed! I have 3 ponds dug already. Working on getting them completed this spring-summer. The 2 ponds slated for these batagur guys are quite large. 4-5' deep in middle and 60'x50' whatever gallon size those come out too. Quite quite large.

 

[tortadise]

Nice. I love this genus, but have no personal experience with them.

They are most excellent. Quite cold hardy too. If you set some big ponds up they would do well in your area.

 

[Anthony P]

Love them, Kelly! Looking really good!

 

[Tom]

They are most excellent. Quite cold hardy too. If you set some big ponds up they would do well in your area.

Do NOT tempt me!

If my wife were to read your comment, she would ban me from talking to you on the grounds that you are a bad influence!!!

 

[tortadise]

Do NOT tempt me!

If my wife were to read your comment, she would ban me from talking to you on the grounds that you are a bad influence!!!

Hahahahahahah. I really am a terrible influence when it comes to anything shelled. Haha