Chelodina (Chelydera) expansa, commonly known as the giant snake-necked turtle, broad-shelled turtle, broad-shelled river turtle, or broad-shelled snake-necked turtle, is a pleurodiran freshwater turtle within the family Chelidae. It is found in south-eastern and eastern Australia. It is the largest of the long-necked turtles.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Broad-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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Testudines
- Family
- Chelidae
- Genus
- Chelodina
- Species
- Chelodina expansa
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