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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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Turtle Research Project
by alternarush - May 28, 2009 04:55 PM |
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male res attacking female
by AmandaJane - May 22, 2009 11:53 PM |
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260 gallon or 310
by clown6933 - May 05, 2009 04:18 PM |
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May 10, 2009 03:35 PM by retaks13mac |
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Baby Yellow-Bellied sliders
by audi8231 - Apr 24, 2009 11:48 PM |
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What the hell is this?
by tyrekycker - Apr 11, 2009 02:43 PM |
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Using a Dimmer to Control Filter Output
by scaledverts - Mar 27, 2009 04:05 PM |
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What's coming ou of my Turtles?
by lauraguess - Mar 23, 2009 06:31 PM |
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Dec 17, 2009 06:38 PM by 805Ringo |
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Mata feeding video
by EricIvins - Mar 22, 2009 04:06 PM |
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Mar 22, 2009 04:07 PM by EricIvins |
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PH for african sideneck
by faerie822 - Mar 22, 2009 12:56 PM |
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Good turtle vet in Sacramento area?
by desertkingsnake - Mar 21, 2009 10:29 PM |
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Biggest and prettiest
by zgehasz - Mar 20, 2009 12:13 PM |
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Mar 21, 2009 09:51 PM by Terryo |
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Turtle Agenda Out of Control
by OHI - Mar 12, 2009 03:44 PM |
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Some advice please
by dutchessofdairy - Mar 11, 2009 08:43 PM |
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My pelusious just dropped eggs
by varanid - Mar 06, 2009 01:56 PM |
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Mar 06, 2009 02:13 PM by varanid |
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MATTS mtg Saturday, Catonsville, MD
by Katrina - Mar 05, 2009 05:36 PM |
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please help
by 2smoothracing - Feb 24, 2009 01:32 AM |
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Feb 25, 2009 03:24 AM by Macefish |
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Platyemys platycephala
by Croc 2-3 - Feb 12, 2009 05:45 PM |
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Anyone ever used those Waterland tubs?
by Reptile_Fan2002 - Feb 12, 2009 02:20 PM |
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Mar 19, 2009 04:08 PM by Reptile_Fan2002 |
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my Albino RES health problems....
by seclipse - Feb 02, 2009 11:23 AM |
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Feb 04, 2009 02:05 AM by chrysemys |
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turtle pond
by varanid - Jan 26, 2009 11:19 PM |
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Jan 29, 2009 07:44 PM by Terryo |
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Just acquired a really special turtle
by macefish - Jan 18, 2009 06:44 PM |
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Feb 20, 2009 02:39 PM by macefish |
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filter for 55gal setup
by rossdvm - Jan 13, 2009 08:28 PM |
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Mar 20, 2009 09:05 PM by rossdvm |
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(dbt bubbles)
by dabedbrkr - Dec 29, 2008 12:43 PM |
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Jan 10, 2009 08:47 PM by chrysemys |
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DBT STOPPED EATING
by dabedbrkr - Dec 27, 2008 11:43 PM |
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Dec 29, 2008 12:21 PM by dabedbrkr |
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How to determine sex in aquatic turtles?
by ladykj - Dec 23, 2008 04:34 AM |
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Jan 10, 2009 03:40 PM by boxienuts |
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baby terrapins
by anthonyf78 - Dec 21, 2008 02:58 PM |
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Jan 10, 2009 03:27 PM by boxienuts |
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fish food
by zgehasz - Dec 01, 2008 02:41 PM |
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Tort Grass?
by DoctorCosmonaut - Nov 28, 2008 03:42 PM |
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Dec 28, 2008 10:14 AM by marcp |
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Baby spiny soft shell death
by nilesgirl - Nov 23, 2008 06:15 PM |
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turtle on forum page?
by ninjagecko - Nov 23, 2008 10:54 AM |
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Dec 21, 2008 08:01 PM by anthonyf78 |
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live plants
by zgehasz - Nov 22, 2008 07:02 PM |
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Jan 09, 2009 01:02 AM by chrysemys |
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baby turtles with fish
by zgehasz - Nov 22, 2008 04:58 PM |
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Dec 24, 2008 03:04 AM by anthonyf78 |
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Entamoeba Invadens--Star Tortoise--Meds
by platynota - Nov 19, 2008 06:24 PM |
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Feb 14, 2009 09:54 PM by orangudan |
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3-toed hatchling question
by Moedad - Nov 19, 2008 04:48 PM |
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Question on filter..
by dodgedakota09 - Nov 17, 2008 10:56 PM |
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nest box for RES..help!
by snakesnhotsauce - Nov 16, 2008 03:09 PM |
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Jan 18, 2009 05:21 AM by rossdvm |
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basking at night?
by zgehasz - Nov 12, 2008 08:32 PM |
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Nov 15, 2008 06:29 AM by zzzdanz |
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What kind of turtle would work here?
by Chameleon996 - Nov 04, 2008 09:57 AM |
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Nov 12, 2008 11:01 AM by Chameleon996 |
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CT Press: How the turtle got its shell
by - Oct 30, 2008 10:01 PM |
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Diamond Back Terripin
by rj1 - Oct 30, 2008 04:43 PM |
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Nov 01, 2008 08:06 PM by PHBoxTurtle |
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Green Sea Turtle
by boxienuts - Oct 29, 2008 09:14 PM |
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Jan 22, 2009 08:53 AM by kaplumbaga |
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all box,mud and painted keepers
by critterz - Oct 29, 2008 04:52 PM |
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spinosas are fun.
by croc 2-3 - Oct 08, 2008 03:48 PM |
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Oct 15, 2008 01:43 PM by mfhoekstra |
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box turtle shell problem?
by xxxanity - Oct 07, 2008 11:48 PM |
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Make top addition to RES tank?
by burunx - Oct 06, 2008 01:49 PM |
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River Turtle Death
by TRTLLVR - Sep 27, 2008 10:24 AM |
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Sep 27, 2008 10:31 AM by TRTLLVR |
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Diamondback Terrapin Growth Rate
by teleport85 - Sep 22, 2008 11:56 PM |
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Oct 29, 2008 09:07 PM by boxienuts |
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turtle attacked another in pond
by nevrenufanimals - Sep 16, 2008 03:23 PM |
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Sep 19, 2008 03:03 PM by oger6 |
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side neck lighting question... please
by sgraff - Sep 11, 2008 09:39 PM |
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FIRE ANTS!!
by Emily_Jones - Sep 08, 2008 02:30 PM |
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Oct 04, 2008 12:31 PM by yesterdaymom |
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Small Turtle set up question
by snakeguy190 - Sep 05, 2008 12:21 PM |
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baby diamondback turtle diet HELP
by dabedbrkr - Sep 01, 2008 11:43 PM |
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Sep 07, 2008 09:12 AM by megalon |
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CHN Press: Trapped by Toilet Turtle
by - Sep 01, 2008 09:57 PM |
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Tank Setting for Emydura subglobosa
by jazzypork - Aug 26, 2008 11:08 PM |
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Aug 26, 2008 11:11 PM by jazzypork |
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feeding question
by mmfh - Aug 26, 2008 12:22 PM |
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Geomyda Spengleri
by rgctom - Aug 20, 2008 08:23 PM |
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Aug 31, 2008 06:40 PM by oid |
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2 headed loggerhead sea turtle
by megalon - Aug 20, 2008 02:38 PM |
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EBT W/ INTER EAR INF
by julieszoo - Aug 17, 2008 09:50 AM |
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Painted turtle enclosure
by Nooby - Aug 06, 2008 01:04 PM |
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Aug 07, 2008 12:20 PM by kirkpletho |
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yellow headed temple turtles
by bniikkita - Aug 05, 2008 09:04 AM |
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green house glazing
by kirkpletho - Aug 04, 2008 09:59 AM |
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The Wetlands Institute - Summer 2008
by z10silver - Aug 01, 2008 11:16 AM |
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Dec 26, 2008 08:58 PM by emysbreeder |
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Snapping turtle set up help.
by tlink99 - Jul 27, 2008 06:01 PM |
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Aug 02, 2008 07:09 PM by golfdiva |
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Swelling in neck and leg
by MKammerer - Jul 27, 2008 02:48 PM |
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Diamondbacks
by boxienuts - Jul 27, 2008 01:45 PM |
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Jul 28, 2008 10:38 PM by curtis9980 |
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estivation
by golfdiva - Jul 26, 2008 02:51 PM |
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Dead loggerhead in NJ (graphic)
by z10silver - Jul 26, 2008 12:19 PM |
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Aug 08, 2008 11:08 PM by buslady |
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shell problem
by clown6933 - Jul 15, 2008 04:31 PM |
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Turtle seizure/Fine
by jerrytresser - Jul 05, 2008 01:29 PM |
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Red Slider indoor enclouser help
by siberian1 - Jun 27, 2008 10:08 PM |
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Looking for the right turtle
by zgehasz - Jun 27, 2008 06:07 PM |
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Jul 06, 2008 08:45 PM by batrachos |
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Diamondback terrapin skin problem
by eelnoob - Jun 24, 2008 03:22 PM |
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Jul 27, 2008 01:01 PM by boxienuts |
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Turtle Identification
by gfdendoh - Jun 22, 2008 09:11 PM |
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Jul 17, 2008 02:38 PM by Jobst |
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Snapping turtle with worms/pasasite?
by retaks13mac - Jun 13, 2008 11:10 AM |
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Jun 28, 2008 06:48 PM by PHBoxTurtle |
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What kind of filter?
by DarkFaery8 - Jun 09, 2008 01:56 PM |
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Jun 09, 2008 03:23 PM by curtis9980 |
