Experiences with giant freshwater turtles

[findi]

A Zookeeper's notes: Working with giant freshwater turtles (Orlitia, Giant SA Sidenecks, etc) at the Bronx Zoo Giant Turtles - Working with the World?s Largest Freshwater Species

 

[ThylacineAlive]

I've seen all but the Northern River Terrapin and Narrow-Headed Softshell Turtle. You're so lucky to have both seen and worked with these impressive reptiles.

~Thylo

 

[findi]

Hi,

Thanks...I have been very lucky, could not have imaged this as a child. Not sure if anyone is keeping the softshells...only place I've seen one recently was on a River Monsters segment! (not entirely sure of species, but most likely....
. best, Frank