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Turtles - General
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2004.
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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Just curious about my DBT
by choadermcgavin - Feb 23, 2004 05:43 PM |
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Feb 24, 2004 04:17 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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how to post pics
by tsmik2 - Feb 23, 2004 05:36 AM |
3 |
Feb 24, 2004 11:24 PM by iturnrocks |
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Asian Box Turtle Backlegs not working and eyes are usually shut
by snakefriend - Feb 22, 2004 10:28 PM |
4 |
Feb 28, 2004 01:02 AM by Mark M |
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Eating the gravel?
by mcem - Feb 22, 2004 08:22 PM |
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Feb 23, 2004 02:13 PM by chrysemys |
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Fungus?!
by colubridfan - Feb 22, 2004 11:50 AM |
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Feb 25, 2004 02:16 PM by colubridfan |
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hydromedsua tectifera
by cheech3131 - Feb 21, 2004 06:09 PM |
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Mar 08, 2004 04:38 PM by 2manyherps |
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How long?
by timdog - Feb 21, 2004 03:39 PM |
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Feb 23, 2004 02:16 PM by chrysemys |
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Where to get acriflavine
by marcusk408 - Feb 20, 2004 11:31 PM |
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Feb 21, 2004 02:37 PM by pako |
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* * * Calling: ALDABRA (& Galapagos?) GIANT TORTOISE OWNERS? * * *
by Island_Girl - Feb 20, 2004 05:14 PM |
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Feb 20, 2004 09:16 PM by meretseger |
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spotted albino turtle
by tailor-reptile - Feb 17, 2004 10:44 PM |
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Feb 25, 2004 02:20 PM by k.price |
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Eatting
by dcarpenter - Feb 17, 2004 05:30 PM |
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Feb 20, 2004 07:19 AM by erico |
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Uh Oh, You're really not gonna like this.
by jyoon - Feb 16, 2004 11:36 PM |
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Mar 04, 2004 01:30 PM by epidemic |
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Mata Mata - Shipping turtles
by jpaner - Feb 14, 2004 11:50 AM |
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Feb 17, 2004 09:54 PM by Katrina |
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Reeves Turtle with white skin around eyelids
by snapperman - Feb 13, 2004 04:26 PM |
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Feb 13, 2004 07:32 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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one more pic of his shell
by yertelle - Feb 12, 2004 10:53 PM |
0 | No replies |
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shell rot please help
by yertelle - Feb 12, 2004 10:52 PM |
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Feb 13, 2004 10:28 PM by yertelle |
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sorry all these pics are so huge - im a tool
by yertelle - Feb 12, 2004 10:50 PM |
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one more of shell rot
by yertelle - Feb 12, 2004 10:49 PM |
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Mar 15, 2004 10:24 PM by yertelle |
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more pics of shell
by yertelle - Feb 12, 2004 10:48 PM |
0 | No replies |
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suspected shell rot in asain leaf - please help!!
by yertelle - Feb 12, 2004 10:47 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Platysternon Megacephalum question
by JackieLapradd - Feb 12, 2004 12:52 AM |
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Feb 12, 2004 05:19 PM by erico |
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This affects us all......
by Nett - Feb 11, 2004 11:53 AM |
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Feb 18, 2004 09:09 AM by erico |
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Female sideneck laying eggs, need help!
by copyleftpenguin - Feb 11, 2004 11:48 AM |
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Feb 13, 2004 04:52 PM by jsherps |
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NEW SOUTH CAROLINA EXPO
by campbellreptiles - Feb 11, 2004 09:08 AM |
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Texas Diamondbacks, anyone working with these out there?
by lateralis - Feb 11, 2004 12:47 AM |
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Feb 12, 2004 10:32 AM by erico |
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Conjoined tortoises makes headlines
by spycspider - Feb 11, 2004 12:43 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Spotted Turtle going Blind???
by PhoenixZorn - Feb 10, 2004 02:58 PM |
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Feb 12, 2004 10:07 AM by erico |
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where to find those mini turtles outlawed a while ago?
by chewieu - Feb 09, 2004 02:25 PM |
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Mar 13, 2004 04:54 PM by HerpHelmz |
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softshell shell curling?
by jhavassy - Feb 09, 2004 08:07 AM |
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Feb 09, 2004 11:43 AM by erico |
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Getting a turtle, different questions
by jack7777766 - Feb 09, 2004 03:07 AM |
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Feb 12, 2004 11:25 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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Algae problem
by Andy1982 - Feb 08, 2004 03:40 PM |
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Feb 26, 2004 08:54 PM by Bill1125 |
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Basking
by ladyinred143 - Feb 08, 2004 09:02 AM |
0 | No replies |
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mmmmm Shrimp
by jsherps - Feb 07, 2004 04:40 PM |
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Mar 02, 2004 01:07 PM by sapphire_snake |
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Good place to buy reptiles online?
by weecritters - Feb 07, 2004 09:32 AM |
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Feb 12, 2004 10:42 AM by erico |
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soil vs water
by ziggyzaggy - Feb 06, 2004 05:06 PM |
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Feb 06, 2004 07:42 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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Blanding's Turtle care...... please respond.
by AdamDispenza - Feb 06, 2004 11:00 AM |
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Feb 06, 2004 03:07 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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egg questions
by deesturtles4 - Feb 06, 2004 06:42 AM |
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Feb 08, 2004 01:08 PM by erico |
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Where can I acquire good asian boxes
by jordanreptile - Feb 05, 2004 09:42 AM |
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Feb 05, 2004 11:24 AM by drb |
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Sick?
by dcarpenter - Feb 04, 2004 05:47 PM |
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Feb 06, 2004 04:33 PM by honuman |
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Wood Turtles
by iliketurtlesalot - Feb 02, 2004 11:51 PM |
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Mar 18, 2004 01:44 PM by epidemic |
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Hopefully this isn't a dumb question
by Edward - Feb 02, 2004 02:11 PM |
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Feb 04, 2004 03:30 AM by Edward |
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How do i post images?
by Keith_Lockehart - Feb 01, 2004 11:11 PM |
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Feb 03, 2004 10:17 PM by turtlefancy |
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RARE EXOTIC TURTLE???? I THINK I CAUGHT ONE!!!!!!
by Keith_Lockehart - Feb 01, 2004 11:10 PM |
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Feb 02, 2004 03:31 PM by Batagur |
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Mauremys mutica x Chinemys reevesi Hybrid Pics
by tomt - Feb 01, 2004 01:55 PM |
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Feb 06, 2004 01:05 PM by tomt |
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What kind should i get?
by hhawk20005 - Jan 31, 2004 09:18 PM |
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Feb 04, 2004 09:22 AM by Katrina |
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size compatibility
by meretseger - Jan 31, 2004 08:43 PM |
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Feb 01, 2004 12:29 PM by erico |
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red eared slider
by rebekah315 - Jan 29, 2004 09:30 PM |
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Feb 01, 2004 12:32 PM by erico |
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Anyone got pics of their Ambo Setups?
by chrysemys - Jan 29, 2004 08:18 PM |
0 | No replies |
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spotted turtle price and legality
by wayne13114 - Jan 29, 2004 01:55 PM |
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Jan 29, 2004 10:04 PM by ken |
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Has anyone done business with this company?
by ladyinred143 - Jan 28, 2004 06:09 PM |
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Feb 03, 2004 09:52 AM by epidemic |
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Spotted Turtle
by jsherps - Jan 27, 2004 08:30 PM |
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Jan 29, 2004 04:35 PM by spottedturtleman |
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Someone with Turtle Knowledge PLEASE HELP!
by marshryd - Jan 27, 2004 07:01 PM |
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Mar 13, 2004 11:57 AM by lovesallanimals |
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Midland Painted, growth rings
by K1LOS - Jan 27, 2004 01:07 PM |
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Jan 28, 2004 12:08 PM by erico |
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Our classroom's turtle's shell was peeling when we came back from the weekend... Whats wrong?
by ViewtifulMike - Jan 27, 2004 07:21 AM |
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Jan 27, 2004 11:57 AM by ViewtifulMike |
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What is the best ph for an aquatic turtle? np
by anson - Jan 26, 2004 07:41 PM |
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Mar 03, 2004 04:09 AM by bloomindaedalus |
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turtle swimming into glass
by supermario - Jan 26, 2004 05:35 PM |
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Jan 26, 2004 07:24 PM by meretseger |
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Can anyone tell what kind of softshell hatchling this is?
by Anson - Jan 24, 2004 09:04 PM |
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Jan 26, 2004 03:50 PM by erico |
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Need Help with Diamondback Terrapin
by Pandasolrvr - Jan 24, 2004 03:14 PM |
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Jan 26, 2004 07:45 PM by Pandasolrvr |
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Im PISSED!! Someone help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Cindy1212 - Jan 23, 2004 03:27 PM |
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Jan 26, 2004 04:05 PM by erico |
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Turtle Picture
by jsherps - Jan 23, 2004 01:28 PM |
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Jan 25, 2004 07:58 PM by jsherps |
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A question for choosing to buy any kind of cute turtle that stays under 10 in.
by jerzreptile21 - Jan 23, 2004 12:51 AM |
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Jan 23, 2004 08:48 PM by Katrina |
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Can anyone tell me what kind of turtle this is?
by anson - Jan 22, 2004 04:39 PM |
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Jan 26, 2004 04:11 PM by erico |
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Black Knob Sawback... any tips?
by slarson75 - Jan 21, 2004 12:52 AM |
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Jan 24, 2004 04:01 PM by slarson75 |
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mystery egg
by opus - Jan 20, 2004 09:52 PM |
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Jan 21, 2004 12:59 PM by erico |
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Ok, is this strange behavior?
by HerpHelmz - Jan 20, 2004 03:32 PM |
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Apr 01, 2004 08:08 PM by quietturtle |
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Geomyda Japonica
by s-holden - Jan 20, 2004 01:30 PM |
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Mar 12, 2004 01:05 PM by K.Price |
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indoor turtle
by scapelli - Jan 19, 2004 12:13 AM |
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Jan 24, 2004 02:35 AM by bloomindaedalus |
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recommendations for books on cuoras (asian box tutles)
by b-man - Jan 18, 2004 11:39 AM |
0 | No replies |
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OZ Press: Life on the road - hazardous for slow movers
by - Jan 18, 2004 11:19 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Concern over the health of our Map Turtle
by kimota - Jan 17, 2004 02:52 PM |
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Feb 26, 2004 08:57 PM by Bill1125 |
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Sick cooter?
by dylan0483 - Jan 17, 2004 11:24 AM |
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Jan 17, 2004 01:38 PM by erico |
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Fly River Turtle Question
by toyvet - Jan 16, 2004 08:02 PM |
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Jan 30, 2004 11:40 AM by epidemic |
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Skin problem on Spotteds
by Tink737 - Jan 15, 2004 10:11 PM |
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Jan 16, 2004 09:37 PM by Tink737 |
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MAYDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by rebekah315 - Jan 15, 2004 04:18 PM |
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Jan 18, 2004 04:29 PM by meretseger |
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Please help with my new turtle
by ZiggyZaggy - Jan 15, 2004 09:23 AM |
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Feb 26, 2004 05:22 AM by cnweld |
