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Turtles - General
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2006.
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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Reeves not basking
by K1LOS - Dec 29, 2006 10:06 PM |
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Malayemys subtrijuga
by crazycodykadunk - Dec 29, 2006 05:01 AM |
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breeder
by staticx - Dec 28, 2006 06:08 PM |
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GBR Press: Turtle Fart Sets Off Alarms
by - Dec 27, 2006 07:52 PM |
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Shell Deformed
by nysweetcheeks72 - Dec 26, 2006 05:18 PM |
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IND Press: Seized turtles released
by - Dec 24, 2006 09:29 PM |
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TX Press: Mall can't sell turtles
by - Dec 19, 2006 08:11 PM |
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VNM Press: Rare pond turtle catch
by - Dec 13, 2006 07:33 PM |
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leucocephalon yuwoni
by croc 2-3 - Dec 12, 2006 02:37 PM |
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Dec 24, 2006 08:47 AM by croc 2-3 |
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NY Press x2: Turtles Big Threat: Humans
by - Dec 12, 2006 01:36 PM |
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Dec 19, 2006 07:55 PM by |
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Soft Shell Question
by elgrano - Dec 11, 2006 01:37 PM |
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ON Press: Researchers catch rare turtle
by - Dec 09, 2006 06:31 PM |
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Black Pond/Marsh turtles anyone?
by Jay W. - Dec 07, 2006 10:24 PM |
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Dec 09, 2006 03:00 PM by Jay W. |
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Help with starving turtle!
by TwigProject - Dec 06, 2006 11:51 PM |
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Dec 11, 2006 06:57 AM by mobiusone |
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Experiment away!
by casichelydia - Dec 06, 2006 04:23 PM |
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Dec 06, 2006 04:27 PM by casichelydia |
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African sideneck feeding!!!!!!!
by germfreesonyman - Dec 05, 2006 09:26 PM |
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Dec 07, 2006 06:40 AM by kensopher |
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Anyone have info on mixing species?
by Davey - Dec 05, 2006 07:29 AM |
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Dec 06, 2006 03:59 PM by Davey |
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CHN Press: Turtle-owner gets nose bit
by - Dec 01, 2006 08:25 PM |
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new baby snapping turtles-help
by fireflie - Dec 01, 2006 01:42 PM |
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Dec 03, 2006 10:09 AM by kensopher |
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Star Tortoise Diet
by lbk4680 - Nov 29, 2006 12:20 AM |
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Nov 29, 2006 07:20 PM by lbk4680 |
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Breeding matamata turtles
by pimpturtle - Nov 28, 2006 12:48 PM |
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water question
by wayne13114 - Nov 27, 2006 07:27 AM |
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Nov 27, 2006 10:42 AM by wayne13114 |
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Concerned about my Diamond Back's!
by TexConrad - Nov 25, 2006 06:20 PM |
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Nov 27, 2006 09:49 PM by TexConrad |
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Concerned about my Diamond Back's!
by TexConrad - Nov 24, 2006 06:59 PM |
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Nov 25, 2006 10:12 AM by kensopher |
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What filtration setup do you use on pond
by turtlesHawaii - Nov 23, 2006 08:55 PM |
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food never mentioned
by bigpoodle - Nov 19, 2006 12:32 PM |
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Nov 22, 2006 07:39 PM by bigpoodle |
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Need help on how to make brakish water
by chen - Nov 19, 2006 03:52 AM |
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Nov 20, 2006 12:48 PM by kaysie |
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Dave Fogel mata article
by tmshaffer - Nov 14, 2006 05:07 AM |
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Nov 17, 2006 02:40 PM by tmshaffer |
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questions about my turtle
by bloom40 - Nov 11, 2006 12:14 PM |
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Nov 13, 2006 09:27 AM by bloom40 |
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lllreptile.com???
by Sonn1984 - Nov 04, 2006 07:31 PM |
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Nov 10, 2006 11:05 AM by tortugas |
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RES. Vitamin A Deficiency?
by celticvamp - Nov 04, 2006 09:47 AM |
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Nov 11, 2006 10:54 AM by PHRatz |
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IL Press: Missing turtle's slow return
by - Nov 04, 2006 07:20 AM |
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Red Bellied Sideneck Question
by ucsda - Nov 03, 2006 04:50 PM |
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Way to combine tanks for RES?
by burunx - Oct 26, 2006 11:33 AM |
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Nov 23, 2006 01:21 PM by pako |
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Wanted to share my Heosemys spinosa
by EMWhite - Oct 23, 2006 11:51 PM |
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Nov 06, 2006 09:47 PM by EMWhite |
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NJ Press: Wood turtles get attention
by - Oct 16, 2006 09:08 PM |
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Please help with my HIBERNATION question
by sunburstdragons - Oct 15, 2006 08:33 PM |
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Nov 08, 2006 03:59 PM by honuman |
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Russian Tortoise possible impaction
by tropicalpetcove - Oct 10, 2006 02:23 PM |
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Oct 10, 2006 07:15 PM by kensopher |
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AUS Press: Endangered: a legacy to Irwin
by - Oct 07, 2006 07:33 PM |
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Pond Filter DIY
by turtlesHawaii - Oct 07, 2006 12:33 AM |
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Eastern box turtle Help!!!
by underdog125 - Oct 05, 2006 12:13 AM |
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Oct 23, 2006 10:10 PM by gurinski |
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Help with hatchling Geomyda spengleri
by schroderal - Oct 04, 2006 04:57 PM |
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Oct 05, 2006 10:01 AM by schroderal |
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eth inline heaters
by iso9k - Oct 02, 2006 03:51 PM |
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housing cagle's hatchlings
by iso9k - Oct 02, 2006 12:31 PM |
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Baby stinkpot help
by dona - Oct 01, 2006 01:32 PM |
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Oct 11, 2006 06:16 AM by kensopher |
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Jebo Oddysea filter(the ehiem looking1)
by turtledudee - Sep 28, 2006 03:35 PM |
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How much how often?
by nyaanyaa - Sep 27, 2006 02:37 AM |
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Need help in identifying type of turtle
by Conserving_herps - Sep 26, 2006 02:24 PM |
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Sep 29, 2006 10:23 AM by Conserving_herps |
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Anyone Out There With Heosemy Spinosa?
by EMWhite - Sep 23, 2006 01:19 AM |
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Sep 27, 2006 08:54 AM by Regmon |
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false map turtles
by wayne13114 - Sep 18, 2006 03:33 PM |
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Sep 24, 2006 03:25 PM by wayne13114 |
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Lost Map Turtle
by colorfulcritters - Sep 16, 2006 03:44 PM |
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40 gal. tank..
by atomicjade - Sep 16, 2006 11:11 AM |
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Dec 23, 2006 08:31 PM by otis07 |
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Need help, new to caring for turtles
by MiniFoxx - Sep 13, 2006 07:41 PM |
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Sep 14, 2006 04:46 AM by streamwalker |
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help with the new setup?
by misspardalis - Sep 11, 2006 10:55 PM |
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Dec 23, 2006 08:33 PM by otis07 |
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Outdore enclosure question
by jasonw - Sep 11, 2006 12:37 AM |
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FUNGUS ON DIAMONDBACK TERRAPIN
by Adamanteus70 - Sep 10, 2006 04:52 PM |
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Oct 06, 2006 02:21 PM by vidusa |
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Turtle won't eat anything w/ vitamin A!
by bluegrrrl79 - Sep 08, 2006 05:32 PM |
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Sep 11, 2006 06:06 PM by bluegrrrl79 |
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Help with asian turtles
by bci32 - Sep 07, 2006 07:24 PM |
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Sep 25, 2006 09:04 AM by Regmon |
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Plastic Tub for Indoor Enclosure
by EasternLvrs10 - Sep 06, 2006 09:12 PM |
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Sep 07, 2006 01:59 PM by kensopher |
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My DBT broke her lower beak
by zkou - Sep 05, 2006 09:27 PM |
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Steve Irwin Memorial Forum
by PHWyvern - Sep 04, 2006 11:55 AM |
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TN Press: Turtles brave the Derby heat
by - Aug 29, 2006 06:01 PM |
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IL Press: Holy shell?
by - Aug 26, 2006 05:43 PM |
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AUS Press: Turtle bush tucker threat
by - Aug 26, 2006 12:33 PM |
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Increasing Acidity in the water?
by TomD - Aug 26, 2006 09:44 AM |
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Sep 15, 2006 01:05 PM by lilypad42 |
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AUS Press: Line keeps cane toads out
by - Aug 26, 2006 08:03 AM |
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PA Press: Past 100, but in the mood
by - Aug 26, 2006 08:02 AM |
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TN Press: Turtle Derby bows to law
by - Aug 26, 2006 07:56 AM |
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Oct 01, 2006 10:14 PM by buslady |
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Box Hatchling with abnormal shell
by MMathis - Aug 22, 2006 09:25 AM |
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Aug 25, 2006 08:04 AM by MMathis |
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help Painted Turtle breathing abnormal?
by eptx2nut - Aug 21, 2006 02:44 PM |
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Help on Sulcata food
by meme_cantu - Aug 17, 2006 04:41 PM |
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Aug 25, 2006 11:45 AM by honuman |
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Help finding Sulcata food
by meme_cantu - Aug 17, 2006 04:02 PM |
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Aquarium Filter
by NyaaNyaa - Aug 16, 2006 03:19 PM |
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Sep 11, 2006 10:43 PM by misspardalis |
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Soft shell spots in Painted Turtle
by gothiclotus - Aug 08, 2006 11:59 PM |
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Aug 11, 2006 12:11 AM by Paradon |
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HELP! What's wrong with my baby turtle
by veelii - Aug 08, 2006 01:08 PM |
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