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Depends how its "broken." If it really is cracked or broken the turtle most likely will die or will be paralyzed. If the portion broken is only on the side and doesn't get to close to the center then most likely it will survive. It all depends on if the broken part touches the spinal cord/or reveals internal organs.
What else can I help you with?
Where can box turtles hide?
They are safe in their shell.
What type of adaptations do turtles have to get use to?
height of plant that it feeds from (neck adaptation) enemies, preadators (shell adaptation)
What adaptation help turtles survive in its habitat?
hide from predators
WHAT ARE THE TWO PARTS OF BOX TURTLES SHELL CALLED?
Upper shell is the carapace, and the lower shell is the plastron.
Why do a turtle have a shell?
Turtles have a shell To protect them from predators also have a shell because its their back bone But its on the outside of its body.
Are box turtles safe to handle?
Yes, box turtles are usually safe to handle, they don't usually bite, just hide in their shell. All you have to remember is to wash your hands when you are done.
Do turtles have a bottom shell?
yes turtles do have a bottom shell
You found a wild turtle how doi know if it is a box turtle?
Box turtles have a high domed shell, which is hinged at the bottom, allowing the animal to close its shell tightly to escape predators.
How are box turtles different from other turtles?
Box turtles are easily recognized by their box-like shells. Because of the box-like structure, the turtle is able to fit completely inside its shell.
What reptile lives in water and has hard shell for protection?
A turtle. and define what you are thinking is a "protective shell"
Why does terrapin has shell?
A terrapin has a shell because it is a turtle, of course. There are 4kinds of turtles: aquatic turtles, land turtles, terrapins, and sea turtles. All turtles have shells.
How big do Box turtles get in Kansas?
The only box turtles indigenous to Kansas are the Ornate box turtle and the Three toed box turtle. They both grow to an adult shell length of 6 inches. The biggest box turtles are Gulf Coast box turtles (not in Kansas) and they can grow to 8 inches or more in length. To answer your question, the state they are in has no affect on how big they grow so if you put a gulf coast box turtle in Kansas it can still grow to 8 inches or more.:-)
