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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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MYS Press: Rare white Turtles freed
by - Jan 11, 2011 12:18 PM |
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Laws concerning reptiles
by PossumMom - Jan 06, 2011 11:34 AM |
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Jan 09, 2011 12:51 PM by Sonya |
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please help
by neonzombies - Dec 12, 2010 10:34 PM |
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Looking for chelidman and/or PaulV
by Lgbrooksi - Nov 30, 2010 10:59 AM |
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South American Snakenecks
by JSKAHN - Nov 23, 2010 02:25 PM |
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Exo-Terra Filters
by reptilecraz2323 - Nov 21, 2010 05:41 PM |
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my turtles shell is flipping
by rpolinsk - Nov 10, 2010 10:43 AM |
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indoor lighting question?
by aldabfan - Oct 29, 2010 08:38 AM |
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Nov 15, 2010 01:33 AM by tsmik2 |
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DBT Q?
by clemmysman - Oct 28, 2010 10:45 AM |
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Nov 14, 2010 07:41 PM by odyssey |
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Reviews/feedback on Zoo Med Turtle Tub
by Robert - Oct 21, 2010 12:07 AM |
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wintering Northern Diamondback Terrapins
by bobmcloughlin - Aug 08, 2010 08:22 PM |
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pic
by clown6933 - Jul 07, 2010 06:49 PM |
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RES Help Please.....
by thunderpaws - Jul 01, 2010 09:04 PM |
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Diamond back and black knob shipping
by jquiggle - Jun 09, 2010 11:33 AM |
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Oct 29, 2010 12:37 AM by clemmysman |
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Leopard Tortoise and Hybernation
by asha77 - Jun 07, 2010 10:45 PM |
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C.flavomarginata weight
by emysbreeder - Jun 07, 2010 02:45 PM |
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Question about LIGHTiNG on hatchlings
by atldragons - Jun 04, 2010 11:09 PM |
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3 maps
by Croc 2-3 - May 26, 2010 10:31 AM |
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May 26, 2010 10:33 AM by Croc 2-3 |
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Diamondback prices??
by stevep - May 22, 2010 05:06 PM |
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May 31, 2010 05:45 PM by Croc 2-3 |
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Want to build an outdoor turtle pond...
by Robert - May 20, 2010 02:39 AM |
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DOSAGE ERROR:Reptile Surgery and Medicin
by manhattan - May 18, 2010 12:21 PM |
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May 18, 2010 12:27 PM by manhattan |
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Question about Matamatas?
by jxjaxj - May 10, 2010 11:23 AM |
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May 14, 2010 10:26 PM by Croc 2-3 |
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The digging is DONE!
by varanid - May 08, 2010 07:30 PM |
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May 08, 2010 08:21 PM by varanid |
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ORNATE DIAMONDBACK PICS...UNREAL
by TOM_CRUTCHFIELD - May 06, 2010 08:03 PM |
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May 13, 2010 03:50 PM by boxienuts |
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Turtle epilepsy???
by sw29232 - May 05, 2010 04:48 PM |
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Feb 17, 2011 01:18 AM by sammyhusten |
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a quick dbt question
by zeroto4legs - Apr 27, 2010 06:44 PM |
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a quick question about DBT
by zeroto4legs - Apr 27, 2010 06:35 PM |
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May 02, 2010 07:32 PM by Croc 2-3 |
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tortoise with red spotted tongue
by tortoiseluva - Apr 04, 2010 04:58 PM |
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Just a quick Question
by zeroto4legs - Mar 29, 2010 09:12 PM |
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REEVES TURTLES HELP!!!
by j85 - Mar 14, 2010 10:22 PM |
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Mar 15, 2010 04:18 PM by megalon |
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So Worried- I need a success story
by 805Ringo - Mar 02, 2010 05:23 PM |
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Oppose CA Regs to Ban Frogs and more
by USARK - Mar 01, 2010 10:22 AM |
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California to ban all non-native turtles
by luhrsreptiles - Feb 25, 2010 10:46 PM |
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Feb 27, 2010 12:49 PM by Tortugas |
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Reeve's Turtle
by CrimsonKennels - Feb 22, 2010 02:22 PM |
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Feb 24, 2010 03:51 PM by megalon |
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Reeve's Enclosure
by CrimsonKennels - Feb 22, 2010 11:35 AM |
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USF&W to add "Big 9" to Lacey Act
by PHFaust - Jan 21, 2010 02:12 PM |
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USF&W to add "Big 9" to Lacey Act
by PHFaust - Jan 21, 2010 02:08 PM |
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New Guinea Sideneck Eating feces....???
by zx14 - Jan 19, 2010 12:45 PM |
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Jan 21, 2010 06:43 PM by PHBoxTurtle |
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dave fogel mata mata turtle
by binkybear13 - Jan 18, 2010 02:57 PM |
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Turtle Eating Feces????
by zx14 - Jan 12, 2010 12:22 PM |
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Caught new turtle!
by jck9 - Dec 14, 2009 08:19 PM |
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Apr 09, 2010 12:00 PM by Clemmyskid |
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Parrot food???
by 805Ringo - Dec 12, 2009 02:34 PM |
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Jan 15, 2010 04:26 PM by PHBoxTurtle |
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stands and platform for turtles
by jon_365 - Dec 08, 2009 07:43 PM |
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Dec 31, 2009 07:23 PM by jon_365 |
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Fighting Turtles
by roadfamily6now - Dec 05, 2009 12:34 PM |
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Dec 06, 2009 06:27 AM by emysbreeder |
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Turtle lights
by phillyace - Nov 26, 2009 11:13 AM |
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Jan 02, 2010 07:20 PM by PHBoxTurtle |
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CA WOOD 'manni" egg
by emysbreeder - Nov 22, 2009 09:59 AM |
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May 06, 2010 08:12 PM by TOM_CRUTCHFIELD |
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outdoor turtle pond questions
by GLZ - Nov 14, 2009 01:00 PM |
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Nov 14, 2009 11:27 PM by terryo |
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What is legal in Fl with Diamondbacks
by jerrytresser - Nov 14, 2009 04:48 AM |
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Jan 31, 2010 08:29 AM by TOM_CRUTCHFIELD |
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Unknown Water Turtle
by kevdono - Nov 05, 2009 11:09 PM |
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Jul 14, 2010 09:09 AM by mikebannon |
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Dwarf Golden Boxleaf and Lantana
by Tortugas - Oct 29, 2009 10:35 PM |
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Nov 03, 2009 10:21 PM by Tortugas |
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Emydura subglobosa breeding.
by Matt-D - Oct 29, 2009 09:52 PM |
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Turtle shell help -
by auzzie425 - Oct 21, 2009 04:16 AM |
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HELP: fly river turtle bleeding
by wereeagle - Oct 19, 2009 02:00 AM |
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Oct 19, 2009 10:30 PM by wereeagle |
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Is terra cotta safe underwater?
by Venomlust - Oct 16, 2009 03:53 PM |
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Jan 02, 2010 07:24 PM by PHBoxTurtle |
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Just to share spinosa
by croc 2-3 - Oct 15, 2009 03:00 PM |
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male east box turtle eats....
by kingevil - Oct 08, 2009 09:13 AM |
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Oct 08, 2009 09:15 AM by kingevil |
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Redbelly Question???
by carabeo21 - Oct 07, 2009 04:06 PM |
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Oct 15, 2009 03:05 PM by croc 2-3 |
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Diamondback Terrapin Near Miami, FL
by carabeo21 - Oct 05, 2009 02:44 PM |
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How to easily siphon water out
by DTurtle - Sep 27, 2009 09:19 AM |
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Diamondback Terrapins
by TurtleMania - Sep 25, 2009 10:46 AM |
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Full Spectrum Bulb Recomendations
by Tortugas - Sep 18, 2009 02:22 PM |
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Small 1-inch turtle
by tmac1rebok - Sep 11, 2009 04:34 PM |
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Sep 18, 2009 04:28 PM by fishr |
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three striped mud fungus/blister problem
by aokadam - Sep 10, 2009 09:06 AM |
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skin ulcers
by blindturtle - Sep 09, 2009 09:42 AM |
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How do you house your baby turtles???
by JustinM. - Aug 23, 2009 09:48 AM |
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Turtle ID help
by auzzie425 - Aug 13, 2009 11:08 PM |
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Aug 15, 2009 08:55 PM by egyptiandan |
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tortoise vision
by zookrewe - Aug 08, 2009 07:42 PM |
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European pond turtles, recent imports
by kensopher - Aug 06, 2009 06:52 AM |
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FLY RIVER TURTLE / PIG NOSED....HELP
by Sarahlzbthz - Jul 24, 2009 03:30 PM |
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Jul 25, 2009 02:29 PM by Sarahlzbthz |
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Help! New Turtle! Need ID
by soadfreakazoid - Jul 12, 2009 07:42 PM |
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Jul 21, 2009 06:36 PM by egyptiandan |
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MD Herp Society Mtg Friday June 26th
by Katrina - Jun 24, 2009 10:21 AM |
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diamondback terrapin wounded foot.
by gatorsnap5 - Jun 18, 2009 11:36 AM |
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Jun 20, 2009 09:42 AM by retaks13mac |
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water lettuce
by Tbone21 - Jun 17, 2009 10:28 PM |
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Mixing Enclosures - Box & Water Turtles?
by yonkerss - Jun 12, 2009 08:49 PM |
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Jan 01, 2012 03:50 PM by Swampbrosfan97 |
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Filter questions
by retaks13mac - Jun 10, 2009 06:48 PM |
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Jan 01, 2012 03:52 PM by Swampbrosfan97 |
