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Turtles - General
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2004.
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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.
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How to incubate Chelodina Parkeri's egg?
by bluefoggy - Jun 24, 2004 12:50 PM |
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Jun 25, 2004 10:05 PM by ScottThomson |
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northern diamond terripan 0.3 gravid found today
by turtsandtorts - Jun 24, 2004 10:55 AM |
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Jul 23, 2004 09:10 PM by clemmysman |
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Silly question
by scottabir - Jun 24, 2004 12:08 AM |
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Jun 26, 2004 10:09 PM by golfdiva |
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found eggs - need advice
by crom - Jun 22, 2004 12:13 PM |
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Jun 26, 2004 05:45 PM by Katrina |
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Update: the best turtle cage ever!
by golfdiva - Jun 20, 2004 09:57 PM |
0 | No replies |
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My map turtle! Shell rot????? : (
by herpheart13 - Jun 19, 2004 08:09 PM |
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Jun 26, 2004 02:54 PM by burmaboy |
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Sperm retention in turtles
by blueselaphe - Jun 19, 2004 05:55 PM |
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Jul 20, 2004 02:19 AM by clemmysman |
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Beautiful slider cross
by Katrina - Jun 19, 2004 12:26 PM |
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Jul 20, 2004 02:09 AM by clemmysman |
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Reeves turtle
by cnasden - Jun 19, 2004 09:12 AM |
0 | No replies |
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turtle cold - HELP!
by umop_apisdn - Jun 17, 2004 09:57 AM |
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Jun 19, 2004 10:49 PM by erico |
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Question for outdoor turtle keepers
by jason - Jun 17, 2004 05:20 AM |
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Jun 21, 2004 06:08 PM by honuman |
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New Heosemys spinosa list!!!!
by mawhootee - Jun 16, 2004 12:42 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Types of Turtles in a Pond
by Raptorman - Jun 15, 2004 06:50 PM |
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Jun 16, 2004 09:50 AM by JOSTA |
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questions?????????????/
by cillie - Jun 14, 2004 07:11 PM |
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Jun 15, 2004 03:48 PM by JOSTA |
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What are your opinions: Rena FilStar XP3 vs. other filters?
by MissMiniZoo - Jun 14, 2004 03:56 PM |
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Jun 21, 2004 06:56 PM by honuman |
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What is the easiest turtle/tortoise to take care of? (no post)
by dumbblonde - Jun 14, 2004 03:35 PM |
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PHIL M. of TURTLES INC. ???
by rgt - Jun 13, 2004 01:10 PM |
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Jun 13, 2004 05:41 PM by bosc1973 |
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Best filter and heater for 55 gallon tank?
by MissMiniZoo - Jun 13, 2004 02:38 AM |
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Which screen cover for a 55 gallon?
by MissMiniZoo - Jun 13, 2004 02:03 AM |
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rehabbing a hit RES
by 4everherpn - Jun 12, 2004 11:54 AM |
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Jun 12, 2004 12:33 PM by JOSTA |
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mauremys prichardi???
by mikeflores - Jun 12, 2004 09:20 AM |
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Jun 13, 2004 04:56 AM by tomt |
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sexing heosemys...
by mikeflores - Jun 12, 2004 09:19 AM |
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Oct 24, 2004 08:35 PM by phil1904 |
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sexing heosemys...
by mikeflores - Jun 12, 2004 09:16 AM |
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mauremys prichardi???
by mikeflores - Jun 12, 2004 09:07 AM |
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Jun 12, 2004 09:54 AM by erico |
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ON Press x2: Nesting turtles becoming QEW roadkill
by - Jun 11, 2004 08:20 AM |
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Herper Survey - last chance to see
by BGF - Jun 11, 2004 05:41 AM |
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Jun 11, 2004 07:26 PM by MissMiniZoo |
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Mata-Mata with shellrot ,NEED SOME HELP
by miketalka - Jun 10, 2004 11:44 PM |
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Sep 08, 2004 11:25 PM by miketalka |
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Humidity?
by timdog - Jun 10, 2004 12:04 AM |
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Jun 12, 2004 12:13 AM by timdog |
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Back to the wild...
by toeffe - Jun 09, 2004 06:44 PM |
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Jun 10, 2004 01:25 PM by honuman |
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MATTS (Turtle Society) meeting June 12th, Catonsville, MD
by Katrina - Jun 09, 2004 03:29 PM |
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Question about an Afr. Sideneck we have @ Work...
by Lacy - Jun 09, 2004 02:49 PM |
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Jun 23, 2004 11:08 AM by bloomindaedalus |
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cuora? what kind of turtle?
by mikeflores - Jun 08, 2004 11:08 AM |
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Jun 10, 2004 06:18 AM by tomt |
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cuora? what kind of turtle?
by mikeflores - Jun 08, 2004 11:06 AM |
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Jun 09, 2004 12:05 AM by Spawn |
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caging spotted turtles together
by wayne13114 - Jun 07, 2004 08:08 PM |
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Jul 20, 2004 08:54 PM by clemmysman |
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home made filter
by turtle_porn - Jun 07, 2004 05:24 PM |
0 | No replies |
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My new Turtles
by JOSTA - Jun 07, 2004 09:04 AM |
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Jul 29, 2004 12:33 PM by x-gekko-x |
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Need help to induce laying!
by timdog - Jun 06, 2004 10:40 PM |
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Jun 07, 2004 10:19 PM by timdog |
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Other turtles?
by Lovesallanimals - Jun 06, 2004 11:16 AM |
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Jun 07, 2004 05:20 PM by honuman |
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final tank ideas.........advice?
by ReganZ24 - Jun 05, 2004 02:43 PM |
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Jun 07, 2004 09:24 AM by Chrysemys |
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what is the breed of the cheap small turtle in the pet stores?
by conodor - Jun 04, 2004 08:40 AM |
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Aug 01, 2004 08:52 PM by i_am_nick |
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29/30 gallon tank- How long will it last?
by MissMiniZoo - Jun 03, 2004 09:36 PM |
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Jun 07, 2004 01:52 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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pic?
by CrazyCodyKadunk - Jun 03, 2004 07:19 PM |
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Message to PJ
by erico - Jun 03, 2004 02:53 PM |
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Making reptile tanks suitable for holding water?
by MissMiniZoo - Jun 03, 2004 01:44 AM |
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Jun 04, 2004 07:09 PM by BurmaBoy |
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NC turtle laws
by obxgirls - Jun 02, 2004 12:03 AM |
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Jun 19, 2004 06:08 PM by blueselaphe |
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Buying First Tortoise
by mkgrps2003 - Jun 01, 2004 06:13 PM |
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Jun 02, 2004 02:23 PM by chelonialuv |
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The best turtle cage ever!
by golfdiva - May 31, 2004 09:29 PM |
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Jun 10, 2004 06:57 PM by golfdiva |
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lights
by reptaguy - May 31, 2004 07:52 PM |
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Jun 04, 2004 09:13 AM by Chrysemys |
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Tank ideas..plz Help!!!!
by ReganZ24 - May 30, 2004 06:23 PM |
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Jun 04, 2004 09:09 AM by Chrysemys |
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Advice Take 2
by geckogirl72 - May 30, 2004 12:52 PM |
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Need Advice on Turtle Purchase
by geckogirl72 - May 30, 2004 12:40 PM |
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Jun 04, 2004 09:18 AM by Chrysemys |
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Spotted hatchling
by WillA - May 28, 2004 08:03 PM |
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May 30, 2004 07:03 PM by golfdiva |
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TEXAS REPTILE EXPO - SAN ANTONIO - JUNE 12 -13
by texasreptiles - May 28, 2004 10:36 AM |
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Types Of Turtles For my Pond?
by Raptorman - May 27, 2004 11:39 PM |
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Jun 03, 2004 10:36 PM by Chrysemys |
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Need pics of aquariums...
by liltrip420 - May 27, 2004 07:29 AM |
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May 28, 2004 01:59 PM by liltrip420 |
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spenglers turtle
by richw - May 26, 2004 08:10 PM |
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HAS ANYONE EVER ORDERD FROM UNDERGROUND REPTILES?
by JOSTA - May 26, 2004 12:02 PM |
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Has anyone ever orderd from Underground Reptile?
by JOSTA - May 26, 2004 12:01 PM |
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Jun 01, 2004 12:38 PM by turtlezee |
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Pond I Am Building. Questions About Turtles.
by Raptorman - May 25, 2004 07:21 PM |
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May 26, 2004 06:20 PM by raptorman |
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Oh yeah one more thing...
by liltrip420 - May 25, 2004 12:39 PM |
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May 25, 2004 08:59 PM by liltrip420 |
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Need help fixing aquarium. please help me!
by liltrip420 - May 25, 2004 12:31 PM |
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May 25, 2004 05:58 PM by magicalt |
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MATTS meeting June 12th in Maryland, box turtle discussion
by Katrina - May 25, 2004 06:49 AM |
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I am aquiring aquatic turtles and have a few questions.
by magicalt - May 24, 2004 10:15 PM |
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Tropical Turtles.
by BurmaBoy - May 23, 2004 06:16 PM |
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Water Turtle Ratio to Pond Area?
by Raptorman - May 23, 2004 04:13 PM |
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May 24, 2004 10:12 PM by Raptorman |
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Photo of Outdoor Turtle Enclosure
by tspuckler - May 23, 2004 10:22 AM |
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Nov 29, 2004 01:13 PM by jennyandrudy |
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Photo of Outdoor Turtle Enclosure
by tspuckler - May 23, 2004 10:17 AM |
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Need help on picking a turtle out
by svtsinister - May 22, 2004 11:02 PM |
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May 25, 2004 07:16 PM by Katrina |
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what turtle is good for me?
by cillie - May 21, 2004 11:18 PM |
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Jun 02, 2004 02:17 PM by chelonialuv |
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RES Problem - Eggs or Constipation?
by Hellbound 17 1/2 - May 20, 2004 03:23 PM |
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May 28, 2004 09:06 AM by Hellbound 17 1/2 |
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NEED ADVICE PLEASE
by chinoloco36 - May 19, 2004 09:08 PM |
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May 20, 2004 03:23 PM by honuman |
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Mazuri F/W Turtle Diet?
by oid - May 19, 2004 08:59 PM |
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May 30, 2004 05:19 PM by erico |
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RES problems
by opus - May 19, 2004 12:46 PM |
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May 20, 2004 09:42 AM by erico |
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Curious behavior...............
by Ktm110 - May 18, 2004 03:10 PM |
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May 19, 2004 02:35 PM by ktm110 |
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CA Press: Native western pond species is being driven out of its home
by - May 18, 2004 09:05 AM |
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