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Turtles - General

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2005.
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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
Setups
by goini04 - Feb 24, 2005 10:19 PM
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new to turtles
by nickpurvis - Feb 24, 2005 03:06 PM
0 No replies
Suggest a Species
by bast - Feb 21, 2005 05:26 PM
7 Feb 28, 2005 10:13 AM
by erico
Fish from Petco?
by fenderstratguy - Feb 20, 2005 03:10 PM
6 Feb 27, 2005 01:17 AM
by fenderstratguy
Question about outdoor turtle ponds
by clknut1 - Feb 16, 2005 07:13 PM
3 Feb 26, 2005 03:33 PM
by erico
Turtle Clean
by chewieu - Feb 15, 2005 01:08 PM
7 Feb 19, 2005 11:12 PM
by golfdiva
Western Pond Turtle (Pic)
by tspuckler - Feb 15, 2005 12:52 PM
1 Feb 15, 2005 02:56 PM
by jasonw
Turtle growth
by vb3 - Feb 14, 2005 06:01 PM
1 Feb 15, 2005 07:48 PM
by golfdiva
1 Feb 14, 2005 05:56 PM
by HerperHelmz
Let's talk about the two-headed ones
by wing - Feb 13, 2005 09:28 PM
15 Feb 28, 2005 12:45 PM
by honuman
any and all info on fly rivers needed
by thedrizzle - Feb 11, 2005 02:53 PM
3 Feb 14, 2005 02:46 PM
by honuman
HELP TUTLE DOING NOTHING BUT BASKING
by gerald13 - Feb 10, 2005 04:14 AM
2 Feb 11, 2005 03:21 PM
by honuman
active ingredient P-50 ???????
by Gary D. - Feb 09, 2005 10:59 PM
0 No replies
0 No replies
0 No replies
African Helemeted Terrapins
by bast - Feb 09, 2005 07:44 AM
1 Mar 27, 2005 01:57 PM
by Matt-D
Looking for Info
by bast - Feb 06, 2005 11:34 AM
0 No replies
Quick Question?
by shido - Feb 04, 2005 07:27 PM
1 Feb 05, 2005 11:38 PM
by buslady
My Lil' Map
by eve_scotland - Feb 04, 2005 07:32 AM
2 Feb 09, 2005 08:15 PM
by Spawn
Different tank set-up
by Cdp75 - Jan 31, 2005 10:44 PM
11 Feb 04, 2005 07:36 AM
by eve_scotland
turtle housing
by fliehendesturme - Jan 31, 2005 12:25 PM
0 No replies
My turtles killed my other turtle!!!!
by herpheart13 - Jan 29, 2005 02:35 PM
8 Feb 06, 2005 05:28 PM
by erico
My turtles are killers!!!
by herpheart13 - Jan 29, 2005 02:34 PM
3 Mar 27, 2005 02:01 PM
by Matt-D
Little bugs in my Turtle tank?
by Fenderstrat_guy - Jan 27, 2005 11:00 PM
3 Feb 06, 2005 05:30 PM
by erico
Turtles living together?
by sdotny - Jan 27, 2005 09:30 PM
4 Jan 31, 2005 01:44 PM
by honuman
help please i would appreciate the info............
by turtletony - Jan 27, 2005 06:09 PM
0 No replies
World of Pets Expo, Timonium, MD, Jan 29-30
by Katrina - Jan 26, 2005 06:00 PM
0 No replies
Help for new turtle owner
by tyrant1100 - Jan 25, 2005 05:46 PM
6 Feb 06, 2005 05:59 PM
by tyrant1100
Humidity level?
by bluebug32 - Jan 25, 2005 10:56 AM
1 Mar 14, 2005 07:32 PM
by erico
Herpetology degree?
by fliehendesturme - Jan 25, 2005 10:53 AM
2 Jan 27, 2005 03:43 PM
by fliehendesturme
What's a good humidity level?
by bluebug32 - Jan 25, 2005 10:45 AM
0 No replies
White splotches on skin?
by hairijuana - Jan 24, 2005 09:33 PM
0 No replies
DO I NEED TO RESCUE MY TURTLE?
by mfrugetx1 - Jan 24, 2005 04:13 PM
4 Jan 25, 2005 02:12 PM
by honuman
2 yr old redfoot laying eggs?
by redd - Jan 24, 2005 12:56 PM
1 Jan 24, 2005 03:28 PM
by honuman
Sea turtle evolution & Anatomy info plz!
by Mark_b - Jan 24, 2005 09:18 AM
4 Feb 05, 2005 11:38 AM
by Mark_b
Siebenrock's or Parker's?!? Snake Neck Care
by Tomahawk - Jan 23, 2005 01:18 PM
4 Jan 26, 2005 11:59 AM
by erico
Clemmys marmorata marmorata
by jasonw - Jan 23, 2005 12:44 PM
0 No replies
Where have all the Mata Matas gone?
by burmaboy - Jan 23, 2005 10:48 AM
0 No replies
1 Jan 25, 2005 03:12 PM
by fliehendesturme
Turtle noise help whats wrong with my turtle
by gotademiel15 - Jan 21, 2005 06:51 PM
1 Jan 22, 2005 07:22 PM
by erico
african sideneck
by turtlezee - Jan 21, 2005 05:52 PM
1 Jan 24, 2005 11:49 PM
by fliehendesturme
Mata Mata
by santamarina - Jan 21, 2005 11:31 AM
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outdoor pond turtle escapees
by jackiefets - Jan 21, 2005 09:49 AM
8 Jul 25, 2005 06:29 PM
by j99901
fertile turtle eggs
by turtletony - Jan 19, 2005 08:17 PM
0 No replies
Asian Turtle Crisis!!! PLEASE READ!!!
by lacunacobra - Jan 19, 2005 04:35 PM
3 Jan 21, 2005 05:12 PM
by honuman
Asian Turtle Crisis!!! PLEASE READ!!!
by lacunacobra - Jan 19, 2005 04:33 PM
0 No replies
Sliders and other turtles
by catnipcutie - Jan 19, 2005 11:26 AM
4 Jan 20, 2005 12:21 PM
by honuman
Looking for Mata Mata info
by joeysgreen - Jan 19, 2005 06:09 AM
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My children
by matt43 - Jan 18, 2005 07:23 PM
1 Jan 18, 2005 07:26 PM
by matt43
river cooter question
by fliehendesturme - Jan 18, 2005 12:17 PM
16 Jan 25, 2005 02:16 PM
by fliehendesturme
african side neck question.
by fliehendesturme - Jan 18, 2005 12:08 PM
0 No replies
Is there such thing as...
by herperboy - Jan 18, 2005 09:41 AM
1 Jan 18, 2005 02:35 PM
by honuman
New to Turtles and tortoises, I have questions?
by FroggyToads - Jan 17, 2005 10:10 PM
3 Jan 20, 2005 12:59 PM
by erico
My Baby DB's
by herperboy - Jan 17, 2005 08:35 PM
1 Jan 20, 2005 01:02 PM
by erico
newbie questions
by firehooligan - Jan 16, 2005 10:09 PM
1 Jan 25, 2005 03:26 PM
by fliehendesturme
1 Jan 20, 2005 01:05 PM
by erico
need help on egg question asap
by wayne13114 - Jan 16, 2005 04:26 PM
1 Jan 18, 2005 10:10 AM
by wayne13114
Reptisun Lights
by Anita - Jan 15, 2005 10:14 AM
0 No replies
graphic feeding pic of FT pinky
by wayne13114 - Jan 14, 2005 11:59 AM
0 No replies
How do I start a Herp Society??
by yhetti - Jan 14, 2005 10:10 AM
2 Jan 16, 2005 07:38 AM
by eunectes4
Hibernation - Help
by chineseboxie - Jan 13, 2005 08:19 AM
1 Jan 18, 2005 03:17 PM
by b-man
*Pics* Some Turtles in my Collection....
by HerperHelmz - Jan 12, 2005 07:33 PM
3 Jan 14, 2005 06:11 AM
by HerperHelmz
0 No replies
Turtle/tortise for a newbie---please advise
by hunterjackson - Jan 11, 2005 09:35 PM
4 Jan 17, 2005 10:57 PM
by Katrina
New Species of Turtle!
by Burmaboy - Jan 10, 2005 09:56 PM
2 Jan 18, 2005 07:03 AM
by Katrina
3 Jan 11, 2005 11:08 AM
by erico
? before I get more turtles
by CDP75 - Jan 08, 2005 12:29 AM
4 Jan 13, 2005 04:55 PM
by erico
1 Jan 07, 2005 06:58 PM
by microbiologist
Hybrid asian pond/ box turtles?
by sonoranaturalist - Jan 06, 2005 11:10 PM
3 Jan 15, 2005 09:03 PM
by THAsia
Christmas present not eating
by idchick - Jan 06, 2005 05:18 PM
10 Jan 15, 2005 09:44 PM
by buslady
question about african side neck turtle...
by herpsaremylife - Jan 06, 2005 01:23 PM
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Look how big my guys have gotten..
by Cdp75 - Jan 05, 2005 09:27 PM
8 Jan 07, 2005 02:54 PM
by CDP75
Breeder Loans. Who does it work?
by vidusa - Jan 05, 2005 07:36 AM
3 Jan 06, 2005 03:02 PM
by HerperHelmz
Cycling Texas DB's...
by lateralis - Jan 05, 2005 01:14 AM
2 Jan 06, 2005 08:50 PM
by lateralis
Yay! My Pink Bellied Side Neck finally came!
by herpheart13 - Jan 04, 2005 12:02 PM
0 No replies
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