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Turtles - General

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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
fresh seafood by burmaboy - Oct 17, 2004 11:32 PM	4	Oct 20, 2004 07:48 PM by Burmaboy
ear infection, vitamin A, sick turtle!!! by rubymaser - Oct 17, 2004 09:47 PM	8	Oct 26, 2004 12:58 PM by erico
Red Bellied Turtle by Reptilecraz2323 - Oct 17, 2004 05:20 PM	5	Oct 20, 2004 03:37 PM by zonzo
Covered in leaches by deviledapple - Oct 17, 2004 11:22 AM	3	Oct 18, 2004 08:45 PM by deviledapple
Western Pond Injury by gotturtles - Oct 16, 2004 01:33 AM	3	Oct 17, 2004 02:11 PM by gotturtles
NEW BABY!!!!!!!! by herpheart13 - Oct 14, 2004 06:54 PM	2	Oct 16, 2004 05:19 PM by herpheart13
New Pelomedusa by bast - Oct 13, 2004 06:52 AM	0	No replies
Incubator question... by Andrew_Myers - Oct 12, 2004 02:46 PM	3	Nov 11, 2004 09:30 PM by clemmysman
Which one? by herpheart13 - Oct 10, 2004 02:22 PM	3	Oct 12, 2004 08:45 PM by erico
Outdoor pond setup...suggestions. by XTripleZeroX - Oct 10, 2004 01:25 PM	2	Oct 12, 2004 08:47 PM by erico
My turtles are not what I expected. by CDP75 - Oct 10, 2004 12:44 AM	2	Oct 11, 2004 02:28 PM by JOSTA
Are my turtles shedding? by CDP75 - Oct 09, 2004 08:22 PM	4	Oct 12, 2004 11:37 PM by CDP75
what kind of turtle would be right for me? by cee4 - Oct 09, 2004 10:25 AM	7	Oct 15, 2004 07:44 PM by Katrina
Geoemyda japonica by Spengleri1283 - Oct 09, 2004 09:27 AM	1	Oct 11, 2004 02:38 PM by JOSTA
filters by rubymaser - Oct 08, 2004 04:50 PM	2	Oct 14, 2004 09:02 AM by lmmcbeth
false map turtles and diamondback terrapin by chad98 - Oct 08, 2004 04:43 PM	2	Oct 09, 2004 12:07 PM by erico
cages by dragoncjo - Oct 07, 2004 08:50 AM	3	Oct 09, 2004 12:13 PM by erico
Clueless About Turtles by wsurugby10 - Oct 06, 2004 10:15 PM	2	Oct 07, 2004 10:34 PM by grateful_one
by - Oct 06, 2004 05:19 PM	0	No replies
Thai Press: China's thirst for turtle soup devastating Asian species by - Oct 06, 2004 05:14 PM	0	No replies
Turtle ID by lisakc - Oct 04, 2004 06:53 PM	4	Oct 08, 2004 04:38 PM by Katrina
HELP, Baby Terrapi by oz7927 - Oct 04, 2004 06:40 PM	1	Oct 05, 2004 09:57 AM by Colchicine
Where is he? by herpheart13 - Oct 02, 2004 07:01 PM	0	No replies
Help Please!!! by turtleguy89 - Oct 01, 2004 10:10 PM	2	Oct 02, 2004 11:02 AM by erico
Cuora mccordi cypress mulch substrate by brugaugler - Oct 01, 2004 06:11 PM	2	Oct 19, 2004 09:50 AM by tigermichael
REQUEST - Indoor hibernation opinions and stories by Jigmaster - Sep 28, 2004 12:00 PM	1	Sep 28, 2004 04:37 PM by JOSTA
Wierd DHL Shipping Question by turtledood - Sep 28, 2004 06:41 AM	1	Sep 29, 2004 06:30 AM by Katrina
What to feed hatchling Diamondback Terrapins? by cypherpunks - Sep 27, 2004 07:14 PM	3	Oct 01, 2004 02:48 PM by erico
Purina Aqua Max Grower (AKA Trout Chow) by JOSTA - Sep 27, 2004 09:46 AM	2	Sep 28, 2004 09:47 AM by JOSTA
Ok,ok I'm impatient lol... Can someone help me identify this turtle; by Buddy25 - Sep 26, 2004 08:53 PM	3	Sep 27, 2004 01:39 PM by Buddy25
lookin for ideas by trg12528 - Sep 25, 2004 10:14 PM	2	Sep 26, 2004 03:48 PM by prpipes1
What type of turtle to get?? by jdlyk - Sep 25, 2004 10:03 AM	4	Sep 27, 2004 07:19 AM by nekot076
Is Matamata very rare and very expensive? by Jacky - Sep 24, 2004 08:47 PM	3	Oct 11, 2004 04:43 AM by leucistic187
question with bedding for turtles by firemanjfd9 - Sep 24, 2004 07:10 PM	2	Sep 27, 2004 07:31 AM by nekot076
hibernation by dragoncjo - Sep 24, 2004 12:54 PM	0	No replies
Looking for C.trifasciata. by epmyau - Sep 24, 2004 03:41 AM	0	No replies
JARASSAPET TURTLE FOOD: by moa - Sep 23, 2004 02:01 PM	2	Oct 02, 2004 03:55 PM by kcmatamata
Cuora yunnanensis?? by zheng - Sep 22, 2004 10:20 AM	5	Oct 18, 2004 10:40 PM by kf
Turtle needs a diet!! by babyten - Sep 21, 2004 10:58 AM	2	Sep 27, 2004 02:24 PM by babyten
Big-head turtle by Cyndi - Sep 21, 2004 06:04 AM	3	Nov 08, 2004 10:59 PM by turtleman8683
Is it alright to feed green worms to my turtles? by fisherk2 - Sep 20, 2004 11:05 PM	3	Sep 22, 2004 09:49 AM by buslady
Indian Tent Turtle by DavidSch - Sep 20, 2004 06:39 PM	2	Sep 20, 2004 11:26 PM by FR
A good turtle for someone new to turtles by JohnnyToad - Sep 19, 2004 10:43 AM	2	Sep 20, 2004 08:50 AM by nekot076
worms? by babyten - Sep 18, 2004 06:39 PM	2	Nov 08, 2004 10:21 AM by babyten
OH Press: Pet turtles need tags, ODNR says by - Sep 17, 2004 09:30 PM	0	No replies
Best filter to use on a 15 gallon tank? by NJBallGuy - Sep 16, 2004 04:29 PM	1	Sep 21, 2004 08:14 PM by burmaboy
New to turtles-need help picking one by toriblu132 - Sep 16, 2004 02:20 PM	2	Sep 18, 2004 10:22 PM by Katrina
my water was fine and then turned white help by gotademiel15 - Sep 13, 2004 05:41 PM	2	Sep 14, 2004 08:32 PM by gotademiel15
A photo from Yuna, China by Brianiu - Sep 12, 2004 11:39 PM	1	Sep 16, 2004 02:24 PM by tommot
turtle newbie with Q's by jannand - Sep 12, 2004 09:34 PM	3	Sep 13, 2004 07:01 AM by Katrina
Getting Turtles to eat pellets..... by fit4him - Sep 11, 2004 07:47 AM	1	Sep 12, 2004 03:35 PM by Colchicine
Turtle egg laying question by ksterry - Sep 10, 2004 11:01 PM	0	No replies
Malsian boxie trouble long post by tommot - Sep 10, 2004 05:45 PM	1	Sep 11, 2004 01:30 PM by turtle957
Help! Eggs ok? by corn22 - Sep 10, 2004 03:53 PM	1	Sep 10, 2004 04:21 PM by JOSTA
Buy baby fly river turtle / pignose turtle by thebiotech - Sep 08, 2004 05:46 PM	1	Sep 09, 2004 02:15 PM by epidemic
Cichlids with Turt? by K1LOS - Sep 08, 2004 12:51 PM	7	Sep 16, 2004 05:37 PM by meretseger
Thinking about getting a turtle or two. by CDP75 - Sep 07, 2004 11:48 PM	2	Sep 08, 2004 05:34 PM by Katrina
difference between western ponds and European Ponds by dragoncjo - Sep 07, 2004 03:00 PM	1	Sep 30, 2004 01:08 PM by BarryL
Turtle Floating problems by Palex134 - Sep 04, 2004 10:58 AM	4	Sep 05, 2004 11:42 AM by draybar
where are all the Blandings comming from? by spottedturtleman - Sep 03, 2004 08:00 PM	2	Sep 04, 2004 04:52 AM by spottedturtleman
Woods/Blandings Question by A.C. - Sep 03, 2004 08:05 AM	3	Sep 07, 2004 01:03 PM by A.C.
How do you potty train your turtle? by Dilberte - Sep 03, 2004 03:46 AM	9	Sep 05, 2004 03:07 AM by dilberte
Mid-Atlantic Reptile Show, Sept 17-19, Timonium, MD by Katrina - Sep 02, 2004 05:17 PM	0	No replies
Salmonella by cichlid man - Aug 29, 2004 09:42 PM	7	Sep 05, 2004 11:50 AM by draybar
Parasites by grungpunker - Aug 29, 2004 06:58 PM	4	Sep 15, 2004 01:56 PM by grungpunker
H. Grandis, water or land? by xturtlepowerx - Aug 29, 2004 05:32 PM	0	No replies
all ohio reptile show sept 25th by turtle957 - Aug 29, 2004 09:20 AM	0	No replies
cement pond sealant by JJ - Aug 28, 2004 07:44 PM	0	No replies
Tank Recommendations....Two hatchlings...what else do I need? by jhpfunk - Aug 27, 2004 02:02 AM	3	Aug 30, 2004 01:14 PM by JOSTA
sick red-ear X yellow-belly 2 month old baby please help by ucsda - Aug 26, 2004 05:52 PM	1	Aug 30, 2004 09:27 PM by Anita
Stolen Turtles by THAsia - Aug 25, 2004 03:51 PM	3	Sep 05, 2004 05:44 PM by Dewback
Stolen Turtles by THAsia - Aug 25, 2004 03:50 PM	0	No replies
Best Filter Setup for a .... by TurtleAaron - Aug 24, 2004 06:08 PM	2	Aug 25, 2004 05:46 AM by TurtleAaron
Turtle Breeders by cichlid man - Aug 24, 2004 05:21 PM	0	No replies
does anyone have any eastern boxie hachlings????????????? by rebekah315 - Aug 23, 2004 11:10 PM	0	No replies

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