Soft Shell Turtle

ongrichard · 03-04-2009, 01:37 PM

Thought only one type of tortise is sellable in Singapore until i saw this in newspaper.

laken · 03-04-2009, 01:39 PM

woah.. where they selling?

I cant bear to eat them.. they can live for so long!

03-04-2009, 01:41 PM

I think this is sold for makan one right? to make turtle soup type...saw them selling in seng shiong b4...but have to becareful....they bite.

bsplenden · 03-04-2009, 02:00 PM

yes, these are sold for makan.

03-04-2009, 02:00 PM

i think there is a difference between those sold for ornamental (pet) industry and for food..

Elindra · 03-04-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ongrichard

Thought only one type of tortise is sellable in Singapore until i saw this in newspaper.

Soft shell turtles are illegal to be sold as pets and illegal to keep
But they are very legal to be sold as a food item

03-04-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ongrichard

Thought only one type of tortise is sellable in Singapore until i saw this in newspaper.

Yeah..i saw it. Any idea how big ? Fresh or salt water ?

jebus · 03-04-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CLLIU

Yeah..i saw it. Any idea how big ? Fresh or salt water ?

they r freshwater type
not sure abt the size sold though.

if u do buy them n keep it alive, u can have a shallow basin put some gravel
and keep the water level low.
throw in some feeders n see it in action.
the softshell turtle will also take occasional breathes thru extending its neck!

03-04-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Elindra

Soft shell turtles are illegal to be sold as pets and illegal to keep
But they are very legal to be sold as a food item

Dun think they make great pets too..they bite and grow too big for any normal holding area..unless you have a big fibre tank...

but most cases, these buggers will outlived you..then ur next generation will have headache how to let go at such a size.

bsplenden · 03-04-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RockyGoldy

Dun think they make great pets too..they bite and grow too big for any normal holding area..unless you have a big fibre tank...

but most cases, these buggers will outlived you..then ur next generation will have headache how to let go at such a size.

i'd agree they don't make good pets. they are pretty cute when they are young, but a monster when adult.

and they have pretty strong bites.

the next generation can eat it.

03-04-2009, 01:37 PM	#1
ongrichard Arofanatic Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 301	Soft Shell Turtle Thought only one type of tortise is sellable in Singapore until i saw this in newspaper. Last edited by ongrichard; 29-03-2010 at 01:04 AM.

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03-04-2009, 01:39 PM	#2
laken User Under Moderation Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 492	woah.. where they selling? I cant bear to eat them.. they can live for so long!

03-04-2009, 01:41 PM	#3
RockyGoldy Guest Posts: n/a	I think this is sold for makan one right? to make turtle soup type...saw them selling in seng shiong b4...but have to becareful....they bite.

03-04-2009, 02:00 PM	#4
bsplenden Senior Dragon Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 3,362	yes, these are sold for makan.

03-04-2009, 02:00 PM	#5
fireopal Guest Posts: n/a	i think there is a difference between those sold for ornamental (pet) industry and for food..

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