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A yellowbelly slider is a species of turtle, Latin name Trachemys scripta scripta.
turtles do sometimes hiss at you if you try to pet its shell
You don't do anything. Their shell is suppose to shead scale by scale, and if it is not then you need to go to the pet store, and if they don't have the medicine to help the turtle shead then you can just get some vasiline, and rub it on the shell...(top and bottom)
You can purchase a fiberglass patch for a turtle shell at a pet store that sells reptile supplies, an online retailer specializing in turtle supplies, or a hardware store that carries fiberglass repair materials. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully when applying the patch to your turtle's shell.
A yellowbelly is a coward.
You need to make sure that you are giving it UVB light. Shell conditioners do nothing but shine the shell. UVB lights help make his shell strong and healthy. If it is an aquatic turtle us a UVB 5.0. Use a UVB 10.0 if it is a Tortoise or land turtle. You can get these lights at almost any pet store.
An egg crate turtle dock provides a stable platform for your pet turtle to bask and dry off, helping to prevent shell rot and other health issues. It also allows for easy cleaning and maintenance of the habitat, promoting a healthier environment for your turtle.
An alligator could eat a turtle in its shell, and a shark could eat a sea turtle in its shell.
As with any turtle the turtle shell is called CARAPACES.
A sea turtle has an external shell.
It means that the scutes are raised and look like pyramids, and the shell is bumpy and not smooth. For more information on how to take care of pyramiding on a pet turtle visit the link in 'related links'.
If a turtle does not have a shell, it can be both naked and homeless.