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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
Need Info on Chinese 2 kneeled pond turtles please! =) by Turtlegirl - Oct 09, 2003 04:05 PM	10	Oct 12, 2003 02:46 PM by Turtlegirl
Need Info on Chinese 2 kneeled pond turtles please! =) by Turtlegirl - Oct 09, 2003 04:04 PM	11	Oct 14, 2003 11:58 AM by Batagur
egg? by kenny_reptile - Oct 09, 2003 09:35 AM	6	Oct 09, 2003 01:40 PM by kenny_reptile
How to get a slider to bask? by blinkymac - Oct 08, 2003 10:22 PM	1	Oct 09, 2003 10:59 AM by Odyssey
To everyone who helped me with : my turtle and I are having food issues. by blinkymac - Oct 08, 2003 10:15 PM	1	Oct 09, 2003 12:03 AM by bloomindaedalus
Swollen Feet by madenton - Oct 08, 2003 08:32 PM	5	Oct 10, 2003 04:32 PM by madenton
I did my good deed for the day... by athos_76 - Oct 07, 2003 09:14 PM	3	Oct 10, 2003 04:34 PM by honuman
hibernation by TurtleTom - Oct 07, 2003 12:26 AM	2	Oct 08, 2003 06:37 PM by blinkymac
New pond in basement for turtles. by Turtlemh - Oct 06, 2003 08:45 PM	2	Oct 08, 2003 11:32 AM by MatthewT
My turtle & I are having food issues , Please help us!!!!!! by blinkymac - Oct 06, 2003 07:59 PM	4	Oct 07, 2003 07:08 PM by bloomindaedalus
Geoemyda spengleri hatchlings-2003 by DrB - Oct 06, 2003 04:10 PM	1	Oct 07, 2003 07:11 PM by bloomindaedalus
Hello what kind of turtle do you have? by blinkymac - Oct 05, 2003 11:20 PM	0	No replies
Cuora zhoui by bigboi - Oct 05, 2003 07:35 PM	4	Oct 11, 2003 05:00 PM by bigboi
Help me get the proper filter, because mine is no good by 2turtlespecies - Oct 05, 2003 12:54 AM	2	Oct 05, 2003 08:44 PM by 2turtlespecies
MataMata in outdoor pond? by cod6545 - Oct 04, 2003 10:09 PM	3	Oct 06, 2003 01:33 PM by honuman
MataMata in Outdoor pond? by cod6545 - Oct 04, 2003 10:06 PM	2	Oct 17, 2003 09:13 PM by turtlepimp
MITES!!! MAJOR INFESTATION!!! PLEASE HELP!!!!! by Patty867 - Oct 03, 2003 09:10 AM	9	Oct 04, 2003 06:25 AM by bloomindaedalus
keeping C. glabinifrons by blue_beauty - Oct 02, 2003 01:19 PM	3	Oct 03, 2003 09:54 PM by Brianiu
Long Island Herp. Society Show Oct 4, 2003. Whos going?? by ken - Oct 01, 2003 11:48 PM	4	Oct 07, 2003 07:11 PM by rattay
Requested Amulius pic by Andrew_Myers - Oct 01, 2003 01:30 PM	2	Oct 01, 2003 11:13 PM by tortugas
CA Wood Turtle by KRIM5 - Oct 01, 2003 11:50 AM	1	Oct 05, 2003 11:43 PM by blinkymac
hibernation help by faerie822 - Sep 30, 2003 11:43 AM	2	Oct 02, 2003 11:30 AM by faerie822
red ear slider with spots on shell by plmko - Sep 30, 2003 06:49 AM	1	Sep 30, 2003 06:11 PM by MatthewT
C.B. 03' Asian Box Turtle by Andy799 - Sep 28, 2003 08:39 PM	2	Nov 12, 2003 08:04 AM by hellriaser
PLEASE HELP!!!!! by DivaGrl1312 - Sep 28, 2003 01:02 PM	5	Sep 29, 2003 06:28 PM by checker
Turtles and Frogs by cyclonegirl - Sep 28, 2003 11:06 AM	4	Oct 05, 2003 06:00 AM by cyclonegirl
Water temperature in (P.m.megacephalum), (P.m. shui), and,(P.m.peguense) by eriq - Sep 27, 2003 10:59 AM	3	Dec 19, 2003 12:32 PM by tikiturtle3
Please HELP!!!!! Two tiny turtles from NYC Chinatown two nights ago...how to care for them? by mperetz - Sep 25, 2003 11:58 PM	7	Oct 05, 2003 10:03 PM by mperetz
Photo of my T. s. venusta by kurma - Sep 25, 2003 03:23 PM	3	Oct 03, 2003 08:21 PM by Katrina
Anybody (or know of anyone) working with Hardella thurgi??? by captain salty - Sep 24, 2003 04:06 PM	1	Sep 24, 2003 04:10 PM by captain salty
Kachuga smithi by Brianiu - Sep 22, 2003 11:37 PM	10	Sep 26, 2003 06:08 AM by tortoisevet
New To Turtles... by LizardLadyAma - Sep 22, 2003 08:35 PM	0	No replies
my friends turtle laid an egg by izora - Sep 22, 2003 03:18 PM	2	Sep 23, 2003 08:55 PM by izora
Unknown Pelusios by senneke - Sep 22, 2003 01:19 PM	1	Sep 22, 2003 05:12 PM by mayday
Map turtle not eating.....help/recommendations by brodro69 - Sep 22, 2003 12:35 PM	1	Sep 22, 2003 02:27 PM by bloomindaedalus
high pressure sodium light by phoenixherps - Sep 22, 2003 09:26 AM	5	Sep 29, 2003 06:21 PM by checker
Clemmys Gutatta with eye problems.... by PhoenixZorn - Sep 22, 2003 01:20 AM	7	Oct 07, 2003 03:16 PM by pako
A good Light by phoenixherps - Sep 21, 2003 08:45 PM	0	No replies
Good Supplements? by batagur36 - Sep 21, 2003 07:27 PM	5	Sep 28, 2003 03:57 PM by batagur36
Injured red ear slider by benriff - Sep 21, 2003 05:54 PM	2	Sep 22, 2003 12:56 PM by honuman
Hypomelanistic Side Neck by Mafia187turtle - Sep 19, 2003 07:36 PM	4	Sep 22, 2003 05:16 PM by mayday
Found in Highway....?? by nox54 - Sep 19, 2003 03:23 PM	3	Sep 22, 2003 05:17 PM by mayday
What kind should I get? by ballguy - Sep 18, 2003 11:58 PM	1	Sep 19, 2003 01:23 AM by meretseger
What kind should I get? by ballguy - Sep 18, 2003 11:57 PM	1	Sep 19, 2003 09:00 PM by pako
n.a. wood turtles by buzzzy - Sep 18, 2003 05:44 PM	5	Sep 19, 2003 08:36 AM by rattay
Difference in mata matas? by MatthewT - Sep 18, 2003 03:26 PM	0	No replies
MI Press: Students snap into action as turtles hatch by - Sep 17, 2003 06:38 PM	0	No replies
Turtle ID by MBarr - Sep 17, 2003 10:33 AM	8	Sep 18, 2003 01:11 PM by prpipes1
New Forum: Rescue Discussion by phwyvern - Sep 16, 2003 03:28 PM	0	No replies
New Forum: Rescue Discussion by phwyvern - Sep 16, 2003 03:18 PM	0	No replies
New Forum: Rescue Discussion by phwyvern - Sep 16, 2003 03:17 PM	0	No replies
Question about Australian Short Necked red bellies... by rudedogsurfrat - Sep 15, 2003 10:40 PM	4	Sep 18, 2003 12:08 AM by rudedogsurfrat
ON Press: Turtle mother lost, but her hatchlings get chance to live by - Sep 15, 2003 08:56 PM	0	No replies
Turtle are afraid of me? by dylan0483 - Sep 15, 2003 07:21 PM	3	Sep 16, 2003 01:44 PM by honuman
More Mata's by Ari - Sep 15, 2003 01:34 AM	3	Sep 18, 2003 12:24 PM by Rhemil
More Mata's by Ari - Sep 15, 2003 01:31 AM	0	No replies
More Mata's by Ari - Sep 15, 2003 01:30 AM	0	No replies
supplements by batagur36 - Sep 14, 2003 05:31 PM	0	No replies
emys by bloomindaedalus - Sep 14, 2003 01:52 AM	8	Sep 21, 2003 08:36 AM by kacchua
Baby mata's by Ari - Sep 12, 2003 09:59 PM	6	Sep 19, 2003 06:33 PM by MatthewT
Chinese Thread and Big-Head by Dewback - Sep 12, 2003 12:23 PM	7	Dec 19, 2003 12:45 PM by tikiturtle3
Charlene by CorinneC - Sep 12, 2003 01:18 AM	6	Sep 15, 2003 02:03 AM by CorinneC
Bronx zoo by batagur36 - Sep 11, 2003 06:49 PM	7	Dec 02, 2003 02:29 AM by 4everherpn
hey Turtlegirl by batagur36 - Sep 11, 2003 05:59 PM	2	Sep 13, 2003 01:58 PM by Turtlegirl
I want a turtle, but..... by Bradford3803 - Sep 11, 2003 11:50 AM	6	Sep 14, 2003 04:25 PM by erico
Swampy Tank HELP!!! by pollyangel - Sep 10, 2003 02:06 PM	2	Sep 11, 2003 04:52 PM by zhiv9
Pic of Malayan by CorinneC - Sep 09, 2003 11:48 PM	2	Nov 15, 2003 08:20 PM by topramen
Waterland Turtle Tub... by Native - Sep 09, 2003 07:57 PM	17	Sep 13, 2003 02:08 PM by Turtlegirl
Question regarding hatchling redbelly by rns91294 - Sep 09, 2003 03:24 PM	13	Sep 13, 2003 02:12 PM by Turtlegirl
need some info on asian turtles by geckomom - Sep 08, 2003 10:40 PM	9	Sep 19, 2003 11:39 AM by Brianiu
Regarding Diamondback Terrapins in FL by Dewback - Sep 08, 2003 05:47 PM	2	Sep 11, 2003 01:23 PM by erico
Lost turtle.... by Justin M - Sep 08, 2003 04:10 PM	2	Sep 11, 2003 01:48 PM by erico
Im so dumb...lost turtle by Justin M - Sep 08, 2003 04:08 PM	0	No replies
water changes by batagur36 - Sep 08, 2003 04:04 PM	2	Sep 11, 2003 01:59 PM by erico
So mad at myself... by Justin M - Sep 08, 2003 04:04 PM	0	No replies

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