Malayan softshell turtle
23 May 2016 06:08 - 23 May 2016 06:08 #3766
by Paul T
Malayan softshell turtle was created by Paul T
One from the KM 18 trail - had a hide session by the stream but drew a blank until this Malayan softshell turtle (Dogania subplana) [kindly ID'ed by Herp Guide Parinya on Facebook] decided to pop out of the water for a short while. They must have good eye sight because he/she locked onto to me straight away and was off.
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29 Jul 2016 17:30 #3921
by Robby L
Replied by Robby L on topic Malayan softshell turtle
In the Monument of Bang Rachan Heros close to Singburi there is quite a population of turtles including Asiatic Softshell in the moat surrounding the monument and in lakes, Three photos from there :
I also have photos of 3 other species of turtle from the same place :
Black Turtle
Red Eared Turtle
Yellow-headed Temple Turtle, They are said to grow to about 750mm this one was in a buffalo wallow and the carapace would have been close to a meter long so it would be a full adult.
The 2 smaller ones would likely have been released from captivity.
I also have photos of 3 other species of turtle from the same place :
Black Turtle
Red Eared Turtle
Yellow-headed Temple Turtle, They are said to grow to about 750mm this one was in a buffalo wallow and the carapace would have been close to a meter long so it would be a full adult.
The 2 smaller ones would likely have been released from captivity.
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