Fly River Turtle CB25 - Tropical Supplies
Fly River Turtle CB25 - Tropical Supplies
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Fly River Turtle CB25

Price:
£995.00
Stock:
2 IN STOCK
Nationwide Livestock Delivery
From £24 • Thursday, Friday & Saturday
£50 Min Order • Arrive Alive Guarantee

Click & Collect Available

Usually ready in 1 hour for in-stock items. We'll contact you when Available to Order items are ready to collect.

Description

Fly River Turtle (Carettochelys insculpta)

The Fly River Turtle, also known as the Pig-Nosed Turtle, is one of the most unusual and sought-after aquatic turtles in the world. Instantly recognisable by its flipper-like limbs and distinctive pig-like snout, this fully aquatic species combines the appearance of a sea turtle with the behaviour of a freshwater turtle. Active, intelligent, and highly unique, it makes an incredible centrepiece for large aquatic setups.

Habitat

Native to the rivers and lagoons of Northern Australia and New Guinea, Fly River Turtles require a spacious, warm aquatic environment with excellent water quality.

  • Enclosure: Very large aquarium or indoor pond with extensive swimming space
  • Water Temperature: 26–30°C
  • Basking: Rarely leaves the water but benefits from access to resting platforms
  • Lighting: UVB lighting recommended for indoor enclosures
  • Humidity: Naturally maintained through the aquatic environment
  • Decor: Open swimming areas, driftwood, smooth rocks, and gentle flow areas

Feeding

Fly River Turtles are omnivorous and require a varied diet to remain healthy.

  • Diet: Turtle pellets, aquatic plants, fruits, shrimp, insects, fish, snails, and crustaceans
  • Feeding frequency:
    • Juveniles: Daily
    • Adults: 3–5 times per week
  • Strong filtration is essential due to their messy feeding habits

General Care

This species grows large and requires experienced care, particularly regarding water quality and enclosure size.

  • Temperament: Active, alert, and generally peaceful
  • Handling: Minimal handling recommended to reduce stress
  • Lifespan: 30–40+ years with proper care
  • Maintenance: Excellent filtration, regular water changes, and stable temperatures are critical

Why Choose a Fly River Turtle?

  • Unique pig-like nose and flipper-style limbs
  • Fully aquatic and highly active species
  • Rare and highly desirable among turtle enthusiasts
  • Incredible display animal for large aquatic systems

The Fly River Turtle is a truly extraordinary reptile, perfect for experienced keepers looking for a rare, intelligent, and visually stunning aquatic species.

Whether you’re collecting from our store, ordering dry goods, arranging local delivery or having livestock delivered nationwide, we’ve made it simple to choose the right option.

Click & Collect

FREE COLLECTION FROM OUR STORE

Place your order online and select Click & Collect at checkout.

Livestock will normally be bagged when you arrive, helping to minimise the amount of time animals spend packaged. If you’d prefer your livestock to be ready beforehand, simply contact us in advance.

Local Delivery

DELIVERED BY TROPICAL SUPPLIES • WITHIN 25 MILES

Order from our in-store range and have it delivered directly to you using our own local delivery service.

Minimum order: £50

Local Delivery Charges:
Up to 5 miles — FREE
5–10 miles — £10
10–15 miles — £15
15–20 miles — £20
20–25 miles — £25

Distances are measured “as the crow flies” rather than by road.

Once your order has been placed, we’ll contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date and time. We often combine nearby orders into efficient delivery runs, so local delivery may take a little longer during busy periods.

Ordering a large aquarium?
Please make sure someone is available to help unload the aquarium from our van when we arrive.

Dry Goods Delivery

FREE UK Delivery Over £75

Spend £75 or more on eligible dry goods and receive FREE UK delivery on orders weighing up to 20kg.

A great opportunity to stock up on food, treatments, filter media, accessories and other aquarium or reptile essentials while saving on delivery.

Free delivery applies to eligible orders up to 20kg and excludes livestock, aquariums, terrariums and other oversized items.

Qualifying orders will automatically show the FREE UK Delivery option at checkout — no discount code required.

Standard Parcel Delivery

Our standard parcel delivery charges are calculated according to the weight of your order and the available delivery service.

Orders placed before 12 noon may be dispatched the same day on our current dispatch days.

Express Pallet

75–500kg • Usually 1–3 working days

Designed for large and heavy orders that cannot be sent using our standard parcel service.

Please note: We currently dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.

Adding Something to an Existing Order?

If your original order hasn’t been dispatched yet, simply place the additional items as a Click & Collect order and leave us a note asking us to combine them with your existing order.

Available to Order

See something you want that we don’t currently have on the shelf? Many of our products can be quickly sourced from our suppliers.

Products marked Available to Order are not currently held in stock at our store but are available for us to order on your behalf.

Most items arrive with us within a few days and usually no longer than a week, depending on supplier availability.

Once your item arrives with us, we’ll either dispatch your order or let you know it’s ready for collection, depending on the delivery option you selected.

After receiving your order, we’ll check availability with our supplier. If there are any issues or expected delays, we’ll contact you to let you know.

Nationwide Livestock Delivery

Have your new livestock delivered safely to your door using our specialist livestock delivery service.

Minimum livestock order: £50

Thursday Delivery — £24

Order by: Wednesday, 12 noon
Dispatched: Wednesday afternoon
Delivered: Thursday before 1pm

Friday Delivery — £24

Order by: Thursday, 12 noon
Dispatched: Thursday afternoon
Delivered: Friday before 1pm

Saturday Delivery — £29

Order by: Friday, 12 noon
Dispatched: Friday afternoon
Delivered: Saturday before 1pm

Livestock Delivery Exclusions

Unfortunately, our specialist livestock courier is currently unable to deliver livestock to the following postcode areas:

AB30–AB56 • DD8–DD10 • DG3–DG14 • FK17–FK21 • KA18–KA19 • KA26–KA30 • PA20–PA38 • PA80 • PH3–PH18 • PH20–PH40 • TR21–TR25

All BT, HS, IM, IV, JE and KW postcodes are also excluded.

If you’re unsure whether we can deliver livestock to your address, please contact us before placing your order and we’ll be happy to check for you.

Add Dry Goods to Your Livestock Order

You can include suitable dry goods with your livestock delivery, making it easy to add food, treatments, filter media, accessories and other supplies at the same time.

Please note: Livestock deliveries cannot include frozen food or heavy items such as gravel, sand or other unsuitable bulky goods. These items must be ordered separately using an appropriate delivery method.

Already Placed Your Order?

No problem. If your livestock order hasn’t been dispatched yet, place another order using Click & Collect and leave us a note asking us to combine it with your existing order.



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