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Turtles - General

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2003.

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Turtles are reptiles of the order Testudines , characterised by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs that acts as a shield. The upper shell of the turtle is called the carapace. The lower shell that encases the belly is called the plastron. In most turtles, the outer layer of the shell is covered by horny scales called scutes that are part of its outer skin. The earliest known turtles date from 215 million years ago, making turtles one of the oldest reptile groups and a more ancient group than lizards, snakes and crocodiles. Like other reptiles, turtles are ectotherms - their internal temperature varies according to the ambient environment, they breathe air and do not lay eggs underwater, although many species live in or around water. The largest turtles are aquatic. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of species and subspecies of Turtles.
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Topic	Replies	Last Post
Help me Identify!! by allen - Nov 18, 2003 09:10 AM	8	Nov 26, 2003 03:26 PM by MatthewT
female redcheek mud turtle by mayday - Nov 16, 2003 07:37 PM	0	No replies
A gruesome reminder of an unsupervised dog and a turtle by psugoran - Nov 16, 2003 03:39 PM	2	Nov 18, 2003 06:50 AM by Colchicine
African sidenecks never bask... Is this a problem? by copyleftpenguin - Nov 16, 2003 03:19 PM	3	Nov 19, 2003 05:37 AM by zhiv9
Vacation by Alli - Nov 16, 2003 01:21 PM	3	Nov 18, 2003 04:16 PM by erico
Any owner's of Emydura subglobosa out there? Hello N/P by Brian-SFCRC - Nov 16, 2003 01:50 AM	5	Dec 19, 2003 09:58 PM by 2manyherps
Anyone keeping Fly River Turtles? by edmund - Nov 15, 2003 06:11 PM	3	Nov 26, 2003 03:34 PM by tortoisevet
New N.A. wood Turtle Group, Pics by Andy799 - Nov 14, 2003 03:30 PM	5	Nov 17, 2003 05:28 PM by rattay
Cyclemys dentata? by yertelle - Nov 14, 2003 12:32 PM	2	Nov 26, 2003 10:33 AM by tortoisevet
Bog Turtles by spycspider - Nov 11, 2003 12:47 PM	4	Nov 12, 2003 10:50 PM by turtsandtorts
RES and feeder goldfish questions. by kinok1 - Nov 10, 2003 02:36 PM	2	Nov 11, 2003 11:44 AM by kinok1
Is this cistoclemmys flavomarginata? by RinL - Nov 10, 2003 07:37 AM	3	Nov 11, 2003 12:28 PM by bloomindaedalus
Black-Knobbed Sawback by Ophidiophile - Nov 09, 2003 11:07 PM	2	Nov 26, 2003 03:31 PM by MatthewT
I want a turtle for my pond, where do I get it? by jrbl - Nov 08, 2003 11:16 PM	2	Nov 09, 2003 08:19 PM by Katrina
Diamondback terrapin is picky by marcusk408 - Nov 08, 2003 05:16 PM	3	Nov 19, 2003 08:23 AM by avalanche
Can you suggest some organizations that deserve to get donations? by Amanda E - Nov 08, 2003 09:07 AM	4	Nov 09, 2003 02:19 PM by bloomindaedalus
WATER FOR REEVES? by Shell-Game - Nov 07, 2003 10:11 PM	6	Nov 11, 2003 02:32 PM by Shell-Game
Sick wood turtle. by lute17 - Nov 07, 2003 06:02 PM	7	Nov 11, 2003 02:29 PM by erico
Woah -- I need some help with this! I am going to get him to a vet soon if needed by turtsandtorts - Nov 07, 2003 05:11 PM	3	Nov 08, 2003 11:10 PM by honuman
chicken turtle by arthur - Nov 07, 2003 12:46 PM	1	Nov 07, 2003 07:58 PM by Colchicine
SOUTHERN black knob sawback map turtle by s-holden - Nov 07, 2003 12:13 PM	1	Nov 25, 2003 06:20 AM by kurma
What is a good turtle for a beginner? by djair - Nov 07, 2003 12:04 PM	2	Nov 10, 2003 11:48 AM by jimbomanfp
Searching for: Ernst, C.H. 1988. Redescriptions of two Chinese Cuora by tomt - Nov 07, 2003 07:50 AM	1	Nov 09, 2003 08:09 PM by srmyers
What is the BEST filter to get for a 20 gallon Long tank? by agaccounts - Nov 06, 2003 11:55 AM	2	Nov 07, 2003 11:42 AM by Honuman
big hole in log - turtlesc can get stuck....ahhh by humanvege - Nov 05, 2003 11:02 AM	5	Nov 05, 2003 11:44 PM by bloomindaedalus
funny link...kingsnake/pethobbyist staff???? by bloomindaedalus - Nov 04, 2003 06:39 PM	0	No replies
Turtle Shell Question by mewire - Nov 04, 2003 03:39 PM	10	Nov 06, 2003 11:18 AM by Colchicine
European pond terrapins by turtlemix21 - Nov 04, 2003 11:05 AM	1	Nov 04, 2003 06:48 PM by bloomindaedalus
Mata Feeding Problem by crang11 - Nov 03, 2003 05:21 PM	1	Nov 08, 2003 01:23 AM by Rhemil
Probably a stupid question... but.... by PapaOfFunk - Nov 03, 2003 03:38 PM	4	Nov 05, 2003 05:30 PM by bloomindaedalus
ZOOMED 501: can't find replacment filter anywhere!!!!! help by HUMANVEGE - Nov 03, 2003 11:13 AM	6	Nov 06, 2003 12:27 PM by agaccounts
Map Turtle Questions by mhd1104 - Nov 02, 2003 04:01 PM	2	Nov 05, 2003 11:35 PM by ridge
brumate turtles? by lrptls - Nov 02, 2003 02:58 PM	2	Nov 09, 2003 10:43 AM by tortoisehead
Water Question by WelshBoa - Nov 02, 2003 10:33 AM	2	Nov 03, 2003 11:38 AM by WelshBoa
inhierited turtles...HELP PLEASE by RebeccaBest - Nov 01, 2003 10:42 PM	4	Nov 05, 2003 05:35 PM by bloomindaedalus
MIxing water chemicals by herpfood - Nov 01, 2003 03:52 PM	2	Nov 04, 2003 06:14 PM by bloomindaedalus
New Born Turte Question? Please Help. by peterski - Nov 01, 2003 12:18 PM	0	No replies
chinese box turtle by drb - Oct 31, 2003 04:51 PM	4	Nov 06, 2003 11:46 PM by pako
Please take the time to read my sad story and help me to understand. by rns91294 - Oct 30, 2003 09:06 AM	12	Nov 04, 2003 12:35 PM by honuman
DB Terrapin Breeding Info? by MiserMike - Oct 28, 2003 06:01 AM	3	Oct 30, 2003 05:51 AM by bloomindaedalus
Waterland Tubs by Andrew_Myers - Oct 27, 2003 09:26 PM	4	Oct 30, 2003 11:52 AM by rattay
frequency of cage cleanings by bradc - Oct 27, 2003 02:11 AM	0	No replies
New turtle owner..... by drako32186 - Oct 26, 2003 02:27 PM	2	Oct 27, 2003 02:11 AM by bloomindaedalus
Waste degrader by herpfood - Oct 26, 2003 08:18 AM	4	Oct 27, 2003 02:53 PM by honuman
Loss of Painted Wood Turtle by dhahn - Oct 26, 2003 06:55 AM	6	Oct 31, 2003 05:12 PM by honuman
When should I see results of meds? by adiajsl - Oct 23, 2003 01:26 PM	2	Oct 28, 2003 09:31 AM by erico
Murry River Turtle by trev72 - Oct 22, 2003 11:04 PM	1	Oct 23, 2003 07:00 PM by bloomindaedalus
State of Ohio declares ware and reptile and amphibian owners!!! by pisces842001 - Oct 22, 2003 10:33 PM	8	Nov 03, 2003 10:38 AM by pisces842001
How can i stop algae developing? by bobby23 - Oct 22, 2003 11:57 AM	7	Oct 28, 2003 09:58 PM by honuman
went to vet, need more help! by adiajsl - Oct 21, 2003 12:34 PM	2	Oct 21, 2003 01:14 PM by honuman
what about pH in water? by scarface5011 - Oct 20, 2003 06:39 PM	2	Nov 16, 2003 01:57 AM by Brian-SFCRC
want to buy a health african sideneck by scarface5011 - Oct 20, 2003 06:29 PM	1	Dec 10, 2003 05:56 AM by Brian-SFCRC
Mata Longevity Records by Rhemil - Oct 20, 2003 05:13 PM	0	No replies
RES wounded by Scubaqueen - Oct 20, 2003 12:33 PM	1	Oct 21, 2003 12:58 PM by erico
Malacochersus tornieri -sex recognition by lacerta - Oct 18, 2003 09:05 AM	0	No replies
outside turtles by beatle1716 - Oct 17, 2003 09:19 PM	4	Oct 20, 2003 02:14 PM by honuman
My son and I were in the reptile store for our BD yesterday and he saw some ornate box turtles there. by Aimee - Oct 17, 2003 02:27 PM	1	Oct 18, 2003 01:08 PM by Katrina
Extra Scute & hatchling relation by s-holden - Oct 17, 2003 09:45 AM	2	Oct 17, 2003 01:11 PM by bloomindaedalus
Geomyda Spengleri by s-holden - Oct 16, 2003 06:23 PM	5	Dec 02, 2003 02:20 AM by 4everherpn
How should turtles be properly packaged? by aren - Oct 16, 2003 02:34 PM	3	Oct 18, 2003 12:32 PM by aren
Broken Shell by turtlesong - Oct 16, 2003 05:48 AM	3	Nov 06, 2003 12:40 AM by ramswolf
cage/tank setup for easy cleanings by bradc - Oct 15, 2003 03:39 PM	3	Oct 17, 2003 12:06 PM by bradc
What Kind for a Begginer by trev72 - Oct 15, 2003 07:09 AM	4	Oct 15, 2003 06:49 PM by honuman
WHERE CAN I GET A SIDENECK HATCHLING? by Mizarc82 - Oct 15, 2003 02:32 AM	2	Nov 16, 2003 02:02 AM by Brian-SFCRC
Pic by bigboi - Oct 13, 2003 11:59 PM	0	No replies
I'm pretty sure this is shell rot by Andrew_Myers - Oct 13, 2003 09:23 PM	8	Oct 17, 2003 03:52 PM by erico
Turtle Farm in Florida by ucsda - Oct 13, 2003 11:40 AM	0	No replies
Asterochelys (Geochelone) radiata by lacerta - Oct 13, 2003 03:55 AM	0	No replies
mouhotii by bigboi - Oct 13, 2003 02:05 AM	10	Oct 26, 2003 07:02 AM by THAsia
Community Aquarium by LizardLuva - Oct 12, 2003 07:35 PM	3	Oct 15, 2003 08:30 PM by chrysemys
Cuora McCordi by Cindy8383 - Oct 12, 2003 06:25 PM	4	Oct 13, 2003 12:40 PM by Batagur
Hi how do you care for an asian leaf turtle? by lizzard599 - Oct 11, 2003 12:36 AM	1	Oct 11, 2003 04:37 PM by bloomindaedalus
pin holes in shell of RES what are they? by blinkymac - Oct 10, 2003 08:57 PM	1	Oct 15, 2003 04:33 PM by Anita
Russian tort housing indoors how do i build it? by blinkymac - Oct 10, 2003 11:54 AM	1	Oct 15, 2003 04:08 PM by Anita
vtashell,good?bad? by juggallo - Oct 09, 2003 10:43 PM	1	Oct 11, 2003 09:44 AM by dsgngrl

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