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Do turtles lose their shells?
Tortoises do not shed their shells because the shell is part of their body. With proper UVB lighting the shell will grow normally and adjust to the tortoises size.
Do tortoises shells grow?
Yes, tortoises' shells do grow. They don't go looking for an abandoned larger shell as they grow, like some sea creatures do. Their shells are attached to their spines.
How fast do Russian Tortoises grow?
well, typically they grow only up to 8 inches as an adult, so they dont grow so quickly seing how long they live
What are Russian tortoises?
Yes they are! I take mine outside when its nice out and it will run around for an hour
Can a tortoise be three feet long?
Yes, it can. In fact the giant tortoises in the Galapagos Islands can grow to 4.5 feet.
Can you get tortoises for cheap?
no tortoises are veryy exspensive
What do tortoises drink?
Tortoises drink water.
What do turtle carnivores eat?
Some sea turtles, such as adult green sea turtles, graze on seagrass. Land dwelling tortoises, called Galapagos Tortoises, grow to be 880 pounds and eat grass and other low growing vegetation.
Do turtles and tortoises have the same DNA?
Turtles and Tortoises have highly similar DNA, as tortoises are a subgroup of turtles.
Are desert tortoises nocturnal?
No, desert tortoises are diurnal.
Are tortoises endangered animals?
Yes, tortoises are endangered animals
Do tortoises mate internally or externally?
tortoises lay eggs
