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A turtle shell can weigh anywhere from less than an ounce for baby turtles to several hundred pounds for an adult leatherback sea turtle. Their shells weight a considerable amount but provide the only protection for their delicate bodies within.
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How much does a soft shell turtle eat?
Soft shell turtle weigh about 8-10 grams when they are 2" in size. when they are about 3-4" these may weigh about 30-40 grams. Increase in Growth and weight are very slow in soft-shell turtles.
Does the shell grow with the body your turtle is getting fatter under shell and shell is still same size?
yes the shell will grow with the turtle,, but you may be feeding to much ?if its getting to fat
How much does a spotted turtle weigh?
5
If a turtle has no shell is it homeless or naked?
If a turtle loses its shell it is naked, homeless and dead because the turtle's spine is in its shell.
How much does the smallest turtle weigh?
the smallest turtle can be only 1-2 pounds
How much does the hawksbill turtle weigh?
300 pounds
How much did prehistoric turtle weigh?
143 pounds
How much does a green turtle weigh?
350 pounds
How much can a land turtle weigh?
Up to 20lbs.
how much does a turtle weigh?
10-35 pounds
Can a predator eat a turtle when its in the shell?
An alligator could eat a turtle in its shell, and a shark could eat a sea turtle in its shell.
What is the hard shell of hawksbill turtle called?
As with any turtle the turtle shell is called CARAPACES.
