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Turtles and Tortoises
Turtles and tortoises are part of the family, Testudines. Tortoises are diurnal and land-dwelling, while turtles spend most of their lives in the water. These two reptiles also have other cousins named terrapins. They can live up to 300 years, but sadly are the most highly endangered species. Unfortunately, they are poached excessively for use of food, cosmetics, and medicine.
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What factor during incubation determines the sex of a snapping turtle?
The temperature at which snapping turtle eggs are incubated plays a significant role in determining the sex of the hatchlings. Warmer temperatures during incubation tend to result in more females, while cooler temperatures tend to produce more males. This phenomenon is known as temperature-dependent sex determination.
What is the diet of a tortoise beetle?
Tortoise beetles typically feed on plant leaves, preferring members of the nightshade family such as tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplants. They are known to be herbivores, consuming foliage as their primary food source.
A turtle eating worms is an example of?
predation, where the turtle is the predator consuming the worms as its prey. This is a common natural interaction in ecosystems where animals hunt and feed on other smaller organisms for their survival.
What is better a tortoise or a turtle?
Ravens, Gila monsters, kit foxes, badgers, roadrunners, coyotes, and fire ants are all natural predators of the desert tortoise .
The yellow and red foot tortoises will eat worms on occasion
How do you tell if a turtle is a snaping turtle?
Here's a description of a snapping turtle:
large head, long thick neck and back of shell has sawtooth edge. The height of the head end is a lot bigger than the tail end.
There is a good picture on the "Nova Scotia Turtles" page of the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History website.
Scroll to the bottom of the Museum website and click Nova Scotia Nature; scroll to the bottom and click on Nova Scotia Turtles, Click on "fresh water turtles" and scroll down to Snapping turtle.
Yes pretty good..mine hates tapping sounds! And I can get her attention by saying her name. I'm sure she associates it with food but she hears it and designers it from other words.
Many people do like turtles. They are often admired for their unique appearance, peaceful demeanor, and long lifespans. Some find them fascinating as pets, while others appreciate their important role in maintaining ecosystems.
What do you keep a wild baby turtle in?
A wild baby turtle is best left in its natural habitat as they have specific needs that are hard to replicate in captivity. It is important to let wildlife authorities handle the care and rehabilitation of wild turtles to ensure they have the best chance of survival.
Yes, turtles can get Ich, also known as white spot disease. Ich is a common parasitic infection that can affect freshwater and saltwater turtles. It presents as small white spots on the turtle's skin and can be treated with medication and adjustments to their environment.
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To save your game in Love Hina Sim Date, you need to click on your character's picture in the main menu. Then, select the "Save" option to save your progress. It's important to remember to save frequently to avoid losing any progress.
What is the largest semi aquatic turtle?
The Giant Tortoise(s) found in the Galapagos Archipelago as well as islands scattered throughout the Indian Ocean are the largest land turtles/tortoises.
http://www.tortoise.org/general/wildfaqs.html
Why does turtle kick the bed chair and desk before leaving her closet?
Turtle might be doing this to mark her territory with her scent glands located on her chin. By rubbing her chin on these surfaces, she is leaving her scent behind, claiming them as her own. This behavior is common in turtles as a way to establish ownership and feel secure in their environment.
"Snap" can refer to a sudden, sharp cracking sound or the act of breaking something quickly and sharply. It can also be used informally to mean doing something quickly or without hesitation. In slang, "snap" can be an expression of surprise, disbelief, or emphasis.
What does Dewey's name mean in the green glass sea?
In "The Green Glass Sea" by Ellen Klages, Dewey's name is a nod to the Dewey Decimal System used in libraries to classify books. This reflects Dewey's interest in science and engineering, which are common themes in the story.
What tortoise is compatible with the desert tortoise?
I believe leopard tortoises are somewhat similar, although the coloring is much different and leopard tortoises are the 5th largest tortoises in the world.
Actually, none, sorry. Desert Tortoises are all too often carriers of Mycoplasma Agassizii and other tortoise species have no built in defense against that. They are also very sensitive and susceptible to other tortoise species specific disease/parasitic issues and mixing of different species of tortoises is not recommended for just this reason.
Groups specific to desert tortoises and their care, issues, etc. can be found in the related links.
Hope that helps, Don Williams, (Moderator: CTTC Turtle and Tortoise list ; Gopherus; Vets_for_herps; TortoiseNutrition)
Bert the Turtle was a cartoon character used in a U.S. civil defense film during the Cold War era. He was part of the "Duck and Cover" campaign, teaching children to protect themselves in the event of a nuclear attack by ducking and covering under a desk or table. The campaign aimed to provide guidance on how to stay safe during a potential nuclear strike.
Can i release my baby turtle in a pond with larger turtles?
It is not recommended to release a baby turtle in a pond with larger turtles, as they may be at risk of being harmed or outcompeted for resources. It is best to release them in a safe and suitable environment for their size and species.
Pet turtles need a proper enclosure with clean water for swimming, a basking area for thermoregulation, UVB lighting for calcium metabolism, a balanced diet of commercial turtle food and fresh vegetables, and regular veterinary check-ups to ensure their health and well-being.
Yes, turtles have a stomach. Their stomach is a simple sac-like structure that breaks down food before it moves on to the intestines for further digestion and absorption of nutrients.
How do you tell apart a male turtle and female turtles?
This is highly dependent on which group the turtles belong to.
Some turtles and tortoises, but not all of them by far, have differences in the curvature of their plastron (or "belly"). A male would have a plastron that is concave (bending inward), while a female would not.
Some turtles have secondary sexual characteristics: In adult male Deirochelyinae turtles (Painteds, Sliders, Cooters, Map Turtles), the males have comparatively much longer claws on the front feet than females of the same species. In many species of box turtle, an adult male will have a different colored eye than the female, although which color this is changes between species.
Size can be used, as in many species the females are larger than males (some species significantly so to where males have a different diet), but to use this one must have a relative guess as to the age of the turtle.
One of the best determiners is the tail. Males often have a larger and longer tail with a cloaca that is farther from the shell, while females often have short stubby tails. While in some turtle groups this is a large enough difference to give the male a massive tail, in others an unexperienced eye would need to compare to a known male and female of the same species to be sure.
In a very large percentage of turtle species there are no chromosomal differences between males and females, as the hormones controlling gender are instead determined by egg incubation temperature.
What is a tortoise's shell for?
A tortoise's shell serves as a protective covering that houses their ribs and vital organs. It provides them with necessary defense against predators and the environment, while also serving as a source of calcium storage.
Do turtles hatch in California and where?
Yes, turtles hatch in California. Different species of turtles can be found hatching in various regions of California where they lay their eggs, such as along the coast near beaches or in freshwater habitats like rivers, lakes, and ponds. Some common species of turtles that hatch in California include the Western Pond Turtle and the California Red-Legged Turtle.
What if your turtle has itchy skin?
If your turtle has itchy skin, it could be a sign of an underlying health issue such as a skin infection or parasites. It is important to consult a veterinarian who specializes in reptiles for a proper diagnosis and treatment. They may recommend medications, changes in habitat conditions, or dietary adjustments to alleviate the itching.
if you mean by "rare" are the less common than other tortoises? as a pet they are less common due to the large size they grow to. this means in general they cost more to purchase and usually aren't sold in pet stores.
Sulcata Tortoises are not rare. Because of their size you're not likely to find them in a pet store. Because of their "wow" factor people get them and when they figure out how big they get and how much care they need, they send them off to a rescue group. There's a shelter for them in Arizona that is overflowing. Amazing creatures but not for the average Joe.
Can you sell turtles in Delaware?
The FDA prohibited the distribution and sale of chelonians (turtles and tortoises) with shells 4 inches in length or less in 1970 after a quarter million infants and small children were diagnosed with having turtle-associated salmonellosis. The agency believed that turtles with shells larger than 4 inches do not pose the same threat since youngsters would not likely try to fit them into their mouths. The FDA asks that anyone who has knowledge of sales or distribution of turtles less than 4 inches in length to report the location and circumstances of the sales to the nearest FDA office.
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