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no they cant they arent like snails or even hermit crabs whom which can change their shell frequently. turtle shells grow with the turtle inside it. its like a life time thing. and incase you havent known, a sea turtle can live up to 100 years old and higher. turtles use their shells for protection.
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How do you make a fake turtle shell?
how can you make a turtle project
What animal is afraid to come out of his shell?
turtle
Where did the name 'leather back turtle' come from?
The name "leather back turtle" comes from the turtles soft, leathery shell. Unlike most turtles, the leather back turtle has a flexible shell.
How did the turtle get it shell?
its like part of thire skin but it cant come of
What is the hard shell of hawksbill turtle called?
As with any turtle the turtle shell is called CARAPACES.
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.
Is a sea turtle have a interior shell?
A sea turtle has an external shell.
My turtle's shell is starting to get soft what can i do?
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.
How does a turtle get its shell?
They make them when inside the egg so they have them at birth. A turtle's shell is really a hard covering over their ribs. It's a myth that turtles can come out of their shells or that turtles shed their shells when they get bigger and then find new ones. A turtles shell grows along with the turtle.
If a turtle does not have a shell is it naked or homeless?
If a turtle does not have a shell, it can be both naked and homeless.
Do turtle shell grow with the turtle?
i think it would grow with the turtle and then when it is an adult the shell would be fully grown
What if your map turtle has green spots on it's shell is that normal?
Yes it is normal. This is algae growing on its shell. Grab a toothbrush and some warm water [not hot as to NOT burn the turtle] and gently scrub the shell, it should come off eventually.
