Today I want to write about a really cool species of turtle, the eastern long-necked turtle. Nuboouuuuooooo… As I landed on the ground after my strike, I was a bit surprised to hear the turtle could make such a sound. ... COMMON SNAPPERS HAVE LONGER NECKS AND SPIKIER TAILS. BY Mark Mancini. Their long neck is protected by the shell in both sideways. However, there are a few species that have a ferocious bite that can lead to serious injury or death. Most people don’t think of turtles as being a threat to humans. Prey items of these extraordinarily creepy exclusive carnivores include waterbirds, fish, and other reptiles. Create New Account. The World’s Most Dangerous Turtles. Log In. The turtle has to remain completely motionless or else the fish will immediately realize they’re all in danger. . The upper shell or carapace can vary in colour from light reddish-brown to almost black, while the lower shell or plastron is usually creamy-yellow, sometimes with other dark brown markings. Some turtles may be more aggressive than others. (see also: Endangered Animals in Indonesia ) Their long neck is used to strike the prey such as frogs, fish, tadpoles and freshwater crayfish. Community See All. Some may carry diseases or infections that can be harmful to humans, while others may even bite and cause some real damage. You can either fish for them or build traps depending on their size and habitat, and both options allow you to deploy, leave and check back on them later. The turtle has to remain completely motionless or else the fish will immediately realize they’re all in danger. Here are five interesting facts about them: Also known as snake-necked turtles, these guys have a shell that grows up to 26 cm long and their neck can grow about 15 cm long. About See All ... Long-Neck Turtle … Patience is the key to his game. Some turtles may be more aggressive than others. As its name suggests, this turtle has a long neck, which is usually about half the length of its carapace (shell). or. Here are five interesting facts about them: Also known as snake-necked turtles, these guys have a shell that grows up to 26 cm long and their neck can grow about 15 cm long. or. They’re completely unaware that only a foot away is a deadly predator who’s hungry for his next meal! 1,188 people like this. Log In. Not Now. The coloration of the limbs varies from dark grey to brown. Forgot account? Simple Trapping Methods for Catching Turtles. Their tongues are long, forked, and snakelike, and adults can grow to 2.7 meters (9 feet). . Create New Account. They make up for their lack of protection with speed and an aggressive temperament. These river dwellers have two sets of razor-sharp teeth that can bite through almost anything. The webbed feet of long-necks are also clawed to make it easier to walk about. One of the blue fish swims precisely within the mata mata turtle’s reach. Like who would expect a turtle to have a neck this long? See more of Deadly Creationss on Facebook.