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Turtles - General
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2003.
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.
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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So mad at myself...
by Justin M - Sep 08, 2003 04:04 PM |
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Sep 08, 2003 10:06 PM by mayday |
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Russian/Four toed turtoise question
by lizardnewbie - Sep 08, 2003 09:49 AM |
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Sep 08, 2003 03:39 PM by Katrina |
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Captive Bred Asian Boxies?
by FenderStratGuy - Sep 08, 2003 06:45 AM |
3 |
Sep 10, 2003 01:21 PM by Batagur |
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Pelusios bottow walker
by zhiv9 - Sep 07, 2003 04:19 PM |
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Sep 08, 2003 06:04 AM by mayday |
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Illegal Baby Painted?
by CpuMonitor - Sep 06, 2003 02:58 PM |
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Sep 06, 2003 04:48 PM by CpuMonitor |
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Box Turtle Petition
by Michael-DFW - Sep 05, 2003 11:35 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Map Turtle Underbite
by KingBobb - Sep 05, 2003 09:23 PM |
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Sep 11, 2003 02:08 PM by erico |
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Diamondback terrapin with a Musk?
by FenderStratguy - Sep 05, 2003 06:05 AM |
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Sep 11, 2003 04:04 AM by FenderStratguy |
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sulcatas in Tennessee
by psycho2 - Sep 04, 2003 08:03 PM |
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Sep 05, 2003 05:52 PM by draybar |
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sick hatchling
by spike621 - Sep 04, 2003 07:52 PM |
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Sep 05, 2003 11:36 AM by KURMA |
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Ever get a premature hatchling or late development traumatic egg rupture?
by tortoisevet - Sep 04, 2003 05:47 AM |
0 | No replies |
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What's cheaper, a Reeves or a Spotted?
by FenderStratGuy - Sep 04, 2003 04:38 AM |
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Sep 05, 2003 04:20 AM by meretseger |
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A concern New Owner
by peterski - Sep 04, 2003 12:03 AM |
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Sep 13, 2003 03:06 PM by ba11er1na |
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New baby Malaclemys Terrapin Littoralis!!
by tortus32 - Sep 03, 2003 10:24 PM |
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Sep 04, 2003 09:57 PM by tortus32 |
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Help! Need quick answers!
by jadzia - Sep 03, 2003 07:07 PM |
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Sep 04, 2003 06:57 PM by jadzia |
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Breeding Bogs
by s-holden - Sep 03, 2003 11:08 AM |
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Sep 06, 2003 08:13 PM by Jesse S. |
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Newbie here...Best turtle to keep in an aquarium?
by FenderStratguy - Sep 03, 2003 07:53 AM |
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Sep 03, 2003 05:20 PM by meretseger |
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Baby red ear slider care
by ex_action_figure - Sep 02, 2003 08:00 PM |
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Sep 03, 2003 06:00 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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turtle houses?
by turtlehome - Sep 02, 2003 07:38 PM |
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Sep 05, 2003 09:29 AM by Colchicine |
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GOT A QUESTION
by lizardboy - Sep 01, 2003 07:46 PM |
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Sep 02, 2003 07:26 PM by erico |
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Smallest Turtle/Terrapin species
by mjones - Aug 31, 2003 01:00 PM |
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Aug 31, 2003 02:51 PM by erico |
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Spotted Turtles age to Maturity
by pats - Aug 31, 2003 07:54 AM |
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Sep 01, 2003 08:22 AM by pats |
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Keeled Box Turtles??
by FenderStratGuy - Aug 30, 2003 11:30 PM |
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Sep 19, 2003 11:17 AM by sunangel |
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Keeled Box Turtles??
by FenderStratGuy - Aug 30, 2003 11:25 PM |
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Aug 31, 2003 10:47 AM by Batagur |
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problems with punctularia
by batagur36 - Aug 30, 2003 10:24 PM |
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Sep 02, 2003 03:01 PM by batagur36 |
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turtle eggs?
by DragonEmpress - Aug 29, 2003 11:25 PM |
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Aug 31, 2003 10:32 AM by jgsavGA |
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MT Press: 'Why did the turtle cross the road?'
by - Aug 29, 2003 08:48 PM |
0 | No replies |
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tell me where I can buy a stock tank
by kurma - Aug 29, 2003 03:23 PM |
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Sep 05, 2003 09:36 AM by Colchicine |
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Gravel or sand
by ucsda - Aug 27, 2003 07:39 PM |
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Aug 28, 2003 09:34 PM by turtlefancy |
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These are just too cute!
by mayday - Aug 27, 2003 02:42 PM |
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Aug 27, 2003 08:14 PM by mayday |
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releasing turtle into school botanical garden--survival chances?
by ba11er1na - Aug 25, 2003 08:35 PM |
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Aug 27, 2003 11:44 AM by erico |
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Pastels vs Clowns
by whitneywee - Aug 25, 2003 06:24 PM |
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Aug 27, 2003 12:59 PM by whitneywee |
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Where is Corey Sawyer
by kaplumbaga - Aug 25, 2003 06:14 PM |
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Aug 25, 2003 08:07 PM by meretseger |
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water ph
by richw - Aug 25, 2003 05:52 PM |
0 | No replies |
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soft water
by richw - Aug 25, 2003 05:46 PM |
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Aug 25, 2003 08:19 PM by zhiv9 |
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acrylic or glass dividers for semi-aquatic turtle
by alimx - Aug 24, 2003 10:36 PM |
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Aug 26, 2003 07:08 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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Does anyone know how fast Alligator Snappers will grow with an average feeding rate? Thanks. Brooks N/P
by cod6545 - Aug 23, 2003 11:22 PM |
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turtle nose problems. . . . . . need advice ASAP. . . .
by fred4444 - Aug 22, 2003 09:59 PM |
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nose problems. . . . . . need advice ASAP. . . .
by fred4444 - Aug 22, 2003 09:56 PM |
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Aug 24, 2003 11:00 AM by erico |
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IL Press: Saving old turtles, one egg at a time
by - Aug 21, 2003 09:01 PM |
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Anyone breed their own worms?
by alimx - Aug 21, 2003 11:48 AM |
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Aug 22, 2003 08:06 AM by Colchicine |
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CA Press: Topanga Turtles Subject of Grant
by - Aug 20, 2003 09:33 PM |
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MI Press: The box turtle -- our rare neighbor
by - Aug 20, 2003 08:17 PM |
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filters
by lrptls - Aug 20, 2003 05:14 PM |
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Aug 22, 2003 08:10 AM by Colchicine |
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I just won Natures Lotto !!!HUGE PIC!!!
by serpentinedreams - Aug 20, 2003 03:56 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Turtles in Taiwan
by spycspider - Aug 19, 2003 10:42 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Mata mata........ fresh import, what all to do? anyone with a mata mata read
by Danny797 - Aug 19, 2003 09:59 PM |
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Sep 07, 2003 11:46 AM by mingophi |
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Anyone have Pictures of Indoor Enclosures
by psugoran - Aug 19, 2003 02:48 PM |
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MD Press: Bivalve's Great North American Turtle Races take precautions
by - Aug 19, 2003 01:20 PM |
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Aug 19, 2003 06:03 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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DE Press: Fence helps, but turtles still dying
by - Aug 19, 2003 01:18 PM |
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IO Press: Turtles crawl their way to the finish line at Great River Days race
by - Aug 19, 2003 01:17 PM |
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Aug 19, 2003 06:07 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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turtle filters. . . . . . . .
by fisherk2 - Aug 18, 2003 11:29 PM |
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Aug 20, 2003 04:24 PM by checker |
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Priorities
by teepee - Aug 18, 2003 09:47 PM |
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Aug 20, 2003 04:30 PM by checker |
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CB Ambo babies from Daytona
by lamarr - Aug 18, 2003 08:25 PM |
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Sep 08, 2003 05:47 PM by turtlepimp |
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res not basking
by spike621 - Aug 18, 2003 07:27 PM |
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Aug 22, 2003 07:39 AM by mariza |
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If you look in urtle classifieds look in here
by Dillon4203 - Aug 18, 2003 05:09 PM |
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Aug 19, 2003 05:56 PM by fcreptiles |
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New Guinea Plateless River Turtles or FLY RIVER
by weevax65 - Aug 18, 2003 09:49 AM |
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Aug 18, 2003 11:49 AM by hussman |
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spotted turtle hibernation
by razyrsharpe - Aug 18, 2003 06:26 AM |
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respiratory infection
by TOPRAMEN - Aug 17, 2003 08:40 PM |
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Aug 18, 2003 03:34 AM by bloomindaedalus |
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mata's water quality
by seps - Aug 17, 2003 05:37 PM |
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Aug 18, 2003 08:57 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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who went to the expo
by kurma - Aug 17, 2003 07:37 AM |
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Aug 21, 2003 07:55 PM by Katrina |
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Sexing Pelusios - African Sidenecked Turtle
by zhiv9 - Aug 16, 2003 09:22 PM |
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Aug 18, 2003 04:58 PM by zhiv9 |
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peely shells
by fisherk2 - Aug 16, 2003 10:04 AM |
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Aug 17, 2003 05:42 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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Florida River Cooter - Size Question
by psugoran - Aug 15, 2003 07:53 PM |
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Aug 17, 2003 09:32 PM by honuman |
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Power Outage and bacterial filter
by zhiv9 - Aug 15, 2003 10:22 AM |
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Aug 17, 2003 03:02 PM by CensorBypassing |
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fecal sample from aquatic turtle?
by alimx - Aug 14, 2003 08:50 PM |
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Aug 15, 2003 07:23 AM by turtlefancy |
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NB Press x2: Army shells, turtle shells share a base
by - Aug 14, 2003 10:45 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Illegal Pond Plants in NC?
by qtkitty - Aug 14, 2003 04:33 AM |
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Aug 14, 2003 07:26 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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Turtle Studies
by Jason W - Aug 13, 2003 01:42 PM |
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Aug 15, 2003 11:49 AM by Jason W |
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Malayan Boxie
by TopRamen - Aug 12, 2003 03:37 PM |
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Aug 14, 2003 07:34 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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Yellow Blotched Map Turtle (Graptemys Flavimaculata)
by s-holden - Aug 12, 2003 03:19 PM |
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Aug 24, 2003 10:40 AM by Batagur |
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Clemmys in Daytona
by lamarr - Aug 12, 2003 06:02 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Cuora Serrata
by s-holden - Aug 11, 2003 02:20 PM |
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Aug 11, 2003 04:31 PM by Batagur |
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question for Pyxidea keepers.....
by mayday - Aug 11, 2003 08:25 AM |
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Oct 23, 2003 10:48 PM by RabidBoxTurtle |
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IN Press: Indiana has few rules on harvesting turtles, which hunters insist are plentiful
by - Aug 10, 2003 09:17 PM |
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Aug 18, 2003 02:59 AM by rabidboxturtle |
