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Turtles - General
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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Anyone keep mata matas?
by Skeetdad - Jan 22, 2021 11:51 PM |
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RES MORPH-HELP IDENTIFY
by JeffC81 - Nov 20, 2019 02:03 PM |
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Jan 14, 2021 08:42 AM by FrankWh |
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Black Spotted Pond Turtles: Geoclemys ha
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Pig Nose Turtles - Male & Female
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Eggs overheating
by tsmik2 - Jan 10, 2019 08:45 AM |
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Possible blind turtle?
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Adult Female Chicken Turtle
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PA turtle dealers close to NJ
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Diamondback Terrapins..
by MacroLuv - May 03, 2016 06:12 AM |
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May 03, 2016 08:02 AM by MacroLuv |
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will this combo be compatible
by driver8 - Dec 22, 2015 12:10 AM |
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May 03, 2016 07:24 AM by MacroLuv |
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Hibernating Tropical turtles
by alternaguy - Nov 15, 2015 09:11 PM |
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May 03, 2016 05:54 AM by MacroLuv |
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What kind of Red Slide?I mean morph
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World's First Albino Chicken Turtle
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Paul v
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the things our turtles do
by VC365 - Jul 16, 2015 10:47 PM |
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Tracking Missouri Blanding's Turtles
by dankrull - Jun 23, 2015 02:14 PM |
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Turtle Identity
by Dboysen - Jun 07, 2015 06:27 PM |
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Turtle sickness help.
by DeathstockerEW - Apr 28, 2015 04:41 PM |
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Help!!! Urgent! Baby Turtle Won't eat
by hunter_grove - Feb 05, 2015 07:48 PM |
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Feb 09, 2015 04:21 PM by CindySteinle |
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African side neck turtle
by oliviapopi19 - Jul 10, 2014 06:40 PM |
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What's wrong?
by graciegrace - Jul 05, 2014 11:55 AM |
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filters for outside turtle ponds
by rick d - Feb 05, 2014 10:16 PM |
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Turtles Info
by arachadillo - Jan 20, 2014 02:53 PM |
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African side neck turtle
by turtlelover555 - Jul 26, 2013 05:23 PM |
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Stressed out turtle
by ginko22 - Jul 25, 2013 04:09 PM |
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Young DBT
by reborga - Mar 23, 2013 10:57 AM |
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new Australian herp series inc turtles
by eipper - Oct 19, 2012 05:42 PM |
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Box Turtles Not Hibernating
by azrael0626 - Oct 18, 2012 02:28 PM |
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My New Sexy DBT
by JohnB805 - Aug 01, 2012 03:27 AM |
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Aug 01, 2012 03:27 AM by JohnB805 |
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Help! Scute problem!
by amazonsmurfette - Jul 16, 2012 01:49 PM |
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Jul 19, 2012 09:26 PM by marcp |
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Buy Turtles from Canada? Legal
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Jul 03, 2014 09:53 PM by dan24 |
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Herbivore/omnivore turtles
by Jonasgn - May 30, 2012 04:38 PM |
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illegal to sell turtles in NC
by NCTurtleBoy - May 04, 2012 04:30 PM |
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May 21, 2012 05:23 AM by NCTurtleBoy |
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Fish you can keep in a turtle tank
by NCTurtleBoy - Apr 29, 2012 05:55 PM |
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Apr 30, 2012 06:07 AM by NCTurtleBoy |
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Difference of YB slider/eastern cooter
by Jonasgn - Apr 25, 2012 05:12 PM |
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May 15, 2012 11:49 AM by GPZO |
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Ill Red Belly
by RipeNReady - Apr 17, 2012 09:59 PM |
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Texas DBTerrrapins
by lateralis - Apr 08, 2012 11:33 PM |
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Question about Red Eared Sliders!!!
by geico60 - Jan 26, 2012 09:24 PM |
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need ideas
by Swampbrosfan97 - Jan 01, 2012 11:04 PM |
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snapper in danger, need answers asap
by ccaputo61988 - Dec 03, 2011 01:07 PM |
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Dec 07, 2011 03:47 PM by golfdiva |
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Diamondback has something comin out anus
by trogdor89 - Nov 28, 2011 08:14 PM |
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Is this shell rot?
by cation05 - Nov 19, 2011 09:52 AM |
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Fly River turtles
by edmund - Nov 06, 2011 05:30 PM |
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Diamondback Terrapin breeder/hatchlings
by clemmysman - Oct 25, 2011 10:51 AM |
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Jul 22, 2016 01:37 PM by Ryan72616 |
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Need filter recommendation for RES
by mperetz - Oct 18, 2011 10:16 PM |
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Need a TON of help
by DesiG - Aug 28, 2011 09:32 AM |
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Baby Musk Turtles
by rsierra06 - Aug 20, 2011 01:44 AM |
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Aug 23, 2011 11:06 PM by Odyssey |
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Is this shell rot and what can I do?
by sandtiger - Jul 27, 2011 09:40 PM |
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Aug 11, 2011 11:21 PM by apalagruto |
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Pangshura tecta and other species
by DROLRAW - Jul 19, 2011 12:42 PM |
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KY Press: Anti-bleed product save turtle
by - Jul 15, 2011 08:20 AM |
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Indoor Pond in an Old Hot Tub?
by burunx - Jul 11, 2011 10:07 AM |
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Finished my new outdoor pond
by Linda G - Jul 05, 2011 10:48 AM |
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NY: Turtles cause flight delays
by EricWI - Jul 01, 2011 10:54 PM |
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Killing Mosquito Larva in outdoor ponds
by wireptile - Jun 27, 2011 04:09 PM |
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collecting live food for turtles
by woodwilly - Jun 19, 2011 11:42 AM |
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CA Wood Turtle not eating anymore
by trpnbils - Jun 06, 2011 02:43 PM |
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Box Turtle Eye Swelling
by talldarkdramatic - May 20, 2011 09:07 AM |
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DBT diet questions
by Oregonherpaholic - May 16, 2011 07:50 PM |
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Questions about "pond" for Boxies
by mmathis - Apr 19, 2011 04:32 PM |
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May 19, 2011 09:41 AM by mmathis |
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Turtle & Tortoise Care Expo - 5-22-11
by ruaturtlelover - Apr 10, 2011 08:01 PM |
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red foot substrate
by alex_reid33 - Apr 06, 2011 01:45 PM |
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DIY Waterfall Mountain?
by Reptile_Trey - Apr 03, 2011 01:49 AM |
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Jan 01, 2012 03:31 PM by Swampbrosfan97 |
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what kind of turtle is this......
by greenlantern44 - Apr 01, 2011 12:20 PM |
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Apr 21, 2011 03:55 PM by Calparsoni |
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PHL Press: Forest turtle getting extinct
by - Mar 30, 2011 11:03 AM |
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IND Press: On a [turtle] rescue mission
by - Mar 30, 2011 10:43 AM |
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225+ Gallon multi species plan/questions
by brien224 - Mar 19, 2011 07:44 AM |
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Jan 01, 2012 03:44 PM by Swampbrosfan97 |
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Diamondback Terrapin
by articreef - Mar 08, 2011 09:17 PM |
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Mar 21, 2011 12:44 AM by EVanSciver |
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please help, snapping turtle.
by motox24 - Mar 03, 2011 05:57 PM |
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MD Press: 25 Most Endangered Turtles
by - Feb 24, 2011 05:46 AM |
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Advice needed with baby turtle setup!
by robert - Feb 21, 2011 06:10 PM |
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Feb 27, 2011 12:04 PM by robert |
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Need Help
by kinson - Feb 11, 2011 11:19 PM |
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Turtle Shell Evolution
by darkenism - Jan 26, 2011 10:21 PM |
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Jan 26, 2011 10:22 PM by darkenism |
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2010 DBT Holdback Photo
by ravenspirit - Jan 21, 2011 11:30 PM |
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Jun 15, 2011 06:11 PM by ravenspirit |
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African sideneck questions
by Ronin3886 - Jan 16, 2011 05:36 PM |
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Jan 20, 2011 03:32 PM by po |
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Parasite ID
by po - Jan 12, 2011 04:32 PM |
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Mar 19, 2011 05:12 AM by drsam |
