New Guinea Snapping Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

New Guinea Snapping Turtle

Elseya branderhorsti

Habitat

Slow-moving rivers and swamps.

Range

New Guinea

Adult Size

Up to 16 in (Up to 40 cm)

Diet

Omnivorous

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Conservation status:Near Threatened

Feeder Gut Loading

Recommended feeder insects for New Guinea Snapping Turtle and how to gut-load each one before feeding.

Dubia Roaches

Recommended Foods
Collard greensTurnip greensMustard greensCarrotsSweet potatoSquashApplesOranges (occasionally)High-quality roach chow
Foods to Avoid
AvocadoOnionGarlicRhubarbMoldy producePesticide-treated produceProcessed foods

These foods can be toxic, indigestible, or carry harmful residues. Always use organic produce when possible and wash all foods thoroughly.

Hornworms

Recommended Foods
Commercial hornworm diet only.

Crickets

Recommended Foods
Collard greensMustard greensDandelion greensCarrotsSweet potatoSquashBell peppersHigh-quality commercial cricket gut load
Foods to Avoid
AvocadoOnionGarlicRhubarbMoldy producePesticide-treated produceProcessed foods

These foods can be toxic, indigestible, or carry harmful residues. Always use organic produce when possible and wash all foods thoroughly.