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Turtles - General
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2005.
Photo courtesy of captsean
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.
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Dec 27, 2005 03:43 AM by faerydragonet |
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Turtle Docks
by nekot076 - Jul 21, 2005 02:33 PM |
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Jul 28, 2005 05:39 PM by adam1273 |
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diet questions on hinge backs
by yavannaus - Jul 16, 2005 08:02 PM |
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Aug 12, 2005 06:32 PM by forrest |
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matamata
by boasandpythons - Jul 15, 2005 08:12 AM |
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Jul 15, 2005 02:14 PM by herpheart13 |
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NH Press: Volunteers keeping tabs on turtles in York
by - Jul 14, 2005 09:35 PM |
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MD Press: Turtle Lady opens sanctuary on South River
by - Jul 14, 2005 09:33 PM |
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smaller species
by SnakeGrrl - Jul 13, 2005 01:41 PM |
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Jul 23, 2005 03:53 AM by SnakeGrrl |
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Dietary Concern
by Ferg - Jul 12, 2005 08:12 PM |
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Jul 12, 2005 08:24 PM by chrysemys |
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MMR Press: Rare tree-climbing turtle arrives Yangon Zoo
by - Jul 11, 2005 06:40 PM |
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ON Press: Turtle rescue group turns five
by - Jul 11, 2005 06:10 PM |
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Turtle-town
by H21NT5R - Jul 11, 2005 03:50 PM |
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field observations- cinti, OH
by DeanAlessandrini - Jul 11, 2005 01:59 PM |
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Jul 17, 2005 06:16 PM by erico |
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mata mata
by skaterific - Jul 10, 2005 10:03 PM |
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Jul 27, 2005 12:02 AM by skaterific |
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Hey everyone! New here, a few ???' s about my turtle pond!
by chamcham505 - Jul 10, 2005 07:02 PM |
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Jul 12, 2005 01:57 PM by chamcham505 |
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Waterlandtubs... anyone have one? show pics?
by Paullywog - Jul 07, 2005 07:33 PM |
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Jul 12, 2005 11:56 AM by Paullywog |
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New turtles---need information
by mom_of_2 - Jul 07, 2005 09:08 AM |
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Aug 22, 2005 10:16 AM by sleepofapples |
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NY Press: Missing turtles no shell game
by - Jul 06, 2005 09:34 PM |
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Jul 06, 2005 11:40 PM by iturnrocks |
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Redbelly Turtle layed eggs, how long before they hatch...........
by yankeetrex - Jul 05, 2005 08:40 PM |
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box turtle eating slugs
by ericdutt - Jul 05, 2005 05:56 PM |
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Jul 11, 2005 04:15 PM by discobc |
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questions on feeding Indonesian Snakeneck
by catnipcutie - Jul 04, 2005 11:26 AM |
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Beware of Crows When Turtles Are Outside
by Ameron - Jun 26, 2005 09:56 AM |
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Jun 30, 2005 08:56 PM by turtlemh |
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60 gal plexi / What kind of turtle would you recommend?
by sdsurfrider - Jun 25, 2005 02:30 PM |
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Jun 27, 2005 09:57 PM by PHLaure |
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record size turtles
by wayne13114 - Jun 25, 2005 07:38 AM |
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Jul 04, 2005 03:45 PM by iturnrocks |
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Spiny Turtle
by RobBierman - Jun 22, 2005 11:39 PM |
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Chinese Goldenthread
by RobBierman - Jun 22, 2005 11:37 PM |
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Jun 23, 2005 12:34 PM by mayday |
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Aggression between diamondback terrapins
by cypherpunks - Jun 16, 2005 07:40 PM |
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Jul 29, 2005 09:13 AM by adam1273 |
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Need Some Help?????
by BallPython13 - Jun 15, 2005 10:39 PM |
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Jun 19, 2005 12:48 AM by bloomindaedalus |
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Jun 27, 2005 02:53 PM by Katrina |
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What species is this? Picture included
by koashmar - Jun 15, 2005 10:17 AM |
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Aug 05, 2005 05:10 PM by nevermind |
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Small wormie things in water
by athos_76 - Jun 13, 2005 08:54 AM |
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Sep 15, 2005 04:49 PM by epidemic |
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ON Press: 'Jerks' and busy roads threaten to wipe out turtles *Disturbing*
by - Jun 13, 2005 06:26 AM |
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Jun 22, 2005 10:35 AM by |
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Turtle HELP!!!!!
by Razor22 - Jun 12, 2005 11:21 AM |
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Jun 15, 2005 11:20 PM by PHLaure |
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leather back sea turtles
by buddygrout - Jun 11, 2005 09:52 PM |
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Please help with Ouchita Map Turtles
by sandfireman - Jun 09, 2005 04:27 PM |
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Jun 20, 2005 06:36 AM by erico |
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GBR Press: Moorhen v Terrapin
by - Jun 06, 2005 07:08 PM |
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IL Press: A sign from above seen on a turtle from below
by - Jun 06, 2005 07:06 PM |
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FL Press: Girl, 6, killed by car while chasing turtle
by - Jun 06, 2005 07:05 PM |
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Jun 08, 2005 12:11 PM by erico |
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Rough Sex in the Turtle Pond/Tank Questions
by lkitsch - Jun 06, 2005 03:20 PM |
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Jul 03, 2005 04:45 PM by chrysemys |
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Can these eggs be saved?
by hat356 - Jun 05, 2005 07:44 PM |
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Jun 10, 2005 09:29 PM by chrysemys |
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Questions regarding a diamond back terrapin
by fliehendesturme - Jun 05, 2005 04:23 PM |
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Jun 06, 2005 01:51 PM by fliehendesturme |
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Southern Paint Tank and other questions, any help appreciated
by LadyPitch - Jun 04, 2005 03:13 PM |
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Jul 03, 2005 05:00 PM by chrysemys |
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Deformed Shell
by JeremyM0384 - Jun 04, 2005 02:34 AM |
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Jun 14, 2005 11:07 AM by Rouen |
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Black knob map turtle breeding problem
by VanHorn - Jun 03, 2005 12:01 PM |
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Bad Basking Lights
by colorfulcritters - Jun 01, 2005 08:27 AM |
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Jun 02, 2005 01:22 PM by honuman |
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ON Press: Kitchener woman scoops reptiles off road to help ensure survival
by - Jun 01, 2005 06:43 AM |
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Dragonflies Anyone?
by colorfulcritters - May 30, 2005 10:28 PM |
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Jun 02, 2005 01:07 PM by honuman |
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2nd photo from previous message
by zookrewe - May 29, 2005 03:38 PM |
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How many turtles.........
by zookrewe - May 29, 2005 03:37 PM |
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Jun 08, 2005 12:36 PM by erico |
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Which Kind of Basking Light to Buy
by colorfulcritters - May 27, 2005 11:46 PM |
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Jun 02, 2005 09:33 AM by PHLaure |
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Mapping Out a Map
by colorfulcritters - May 27, 2005 09:25 AM |
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Jun 01, 2005 06:32 PM by honuman |
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OH Press: Man gives up turtles to avoid jail
by - May 27, 2005 06:53 AM |
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Dead on road Turtles may have good eggs
by kermodie - May 26, 2005 03:34 PM |
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May 27, 2005 10:27 PM by PHLaure |
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Advice About Snails for Food
by colorfulcritters - May 25, 2005 09:28 PM |
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May 28, 2005 09:32 PM by PHLaure |
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UK Press: Terrapins are taking over our waterways
by - May 25, 2005 06:40 PM |
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OK Press: Good Samaritans look for turtles on the move
by - May 25, 2005 06:30 PM |
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PAK Press x2: Turtles in troubled waters
by - May 25, 2005 06:25 PM |
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AZ Press: Every turtle has his day - May 23 is World Turtle Day
by - May 25, 2005 06:23 PM |
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Cat Litter substrates for land tortoise
by lbk4680 - May 24, 2005 11:52 AM |
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May 25, 2005 12:17 PM by lbk4680 |
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i need a bigger tank!
by babyten - May 21, 2005 09:56 PM |
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May 23, 2005 09:34 AM by PHRatz |
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help
by monoxidechild - May 21, 2005 07:23 PM |
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May 22, 2005 11:36 AM by vb3 |
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Mercury Vapor Bulbs
by burmaboy - May 20, 2005 03:59 PM |
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May 24, 2005 03:21 PM by dsgnGrl |
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Strange Problems
by colorfulcritters - May 20, 2005 04:22 AM |
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Turtle for a 30 gallon???
by um - May 18, 2005 08:29 AM |
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Jul 12, 2005 07:45 PM by rick d |
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What kind of turtle is this
by bp3115 - May 11, 2005 08:13 PM |
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May 12, 2005 10:17 PM by PHLaure |
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cuts on fly river turtle's shell
by thedrizzle - May 11, 2005 03:22 PM |
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May 12, 2005 10:13 AM by epidemic |
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Putting Turtles Outside
by colorfulcritters - May 10, 2005 09:03 PM |
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May 17, 2005 05:01 AM by colorfulcritters |
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Mouth open all the time....
by Toucan - May 10, 2005 03:29 PM |
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housing for Pelomedusa subrufra
by Ituri13 - May 09, 2005 04:19 PM |
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Jun 02, 2005 12:52 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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Cheaper UVB? From: Musk Turtle Forum
by ARolf - May 07, 2005 06:13 PM |
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May 15, 2005 04:58 PM by Katrina |
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Nibbles
by colorfulcritters - May 07, 2005 07:11 AM |
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May 10, 2005 09:00 PM by colorfulcritters |
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Turtle Society Meeting, MD, June 4th
by Katrina - May 05, 2005 10:32 PM |
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Eggs
by RobBierman - May 05, 2005 05:54 PM |
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May 06, 2005 10:05 AM by PHRatz |
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Pneumonia kills???!!!
by Turt-Liz-Wiz - May 05, 2005 05:09 AM |
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Jun 01, 2005 06:26 PM by djs27 |
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terrapin with swollen leg
by terpdaddy52 - May 04, 2005 02:17 PM |
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May 12, 2005 10:32 PM by PHLaure |
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Its time that we form a Lobby
by vidusa - May 04, 2005 11:57 AM |
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May 10, 2005 12:44 PM by vidusa |
