The Namoi River snapping turtle (Myuchelys bellii), also commonly known as Bell's turtle, the Namoi River elseya, or Bell's saw-shelled turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Namoi River Saw-shelled Turtle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Myuchelys latisternum
- Elseya albagula
- Emydura macquarii
- Hydromedusa tectifera
- Chelodina longicollis
- Myuchelys purvisi
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Testudines
- Family
- Chelidae
- Genus
- Myuchelys
- Species
- Myuchelys bellii
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