Turtles and Tortoises

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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"Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" by Judy Blume was first published in 1972. It is a popular children's book that follows the adventures of a boy named Peter Hatcher and his mischievous little brother, Fudge.

It is illegal to own most species of tortoises without proper permits or licenses due to regulations aimed at protecting native wild populations. Endangered species like the Galápagos and radiated tortoises are strictly protected under international conservation laws, making it illegal to own them as pets. It is important to check with local authorities and follow proper regulations when considering owning a tortoise as a pet.

turtles have flippers for swimming. they dont have any fingers. tutles live in sea and dont have webbed feet like frogs, instead have 4 flippers as limbs which they use to swim under water.

Musk mud turtles are primarily found in the southeastern United States, particularly in parts of Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. They inhabit slow-moving bodies of water, such as swamps, marshes, and ponds with muddy substrates. These turtles are known for their distinctive musky odor, which gives them their name.

No - not all. Only those living in temperate climates (where the winter temperature drops very low) need to hibernate.

Snakes actually brumate, not hibernate. It's like hibernation, but they just slow down, not go to sleep for months.

Yes, red-eared slider turtles can drown if they are unable to reach the water's surface to breathe, as they need to regularly come up for air. It's important to provide them with proper access to both water and a basking area to prevent this from happening.

A female parrotfish can lay thousands to over a million eggs in one spawning event, depending on the species. They release their eggs and sperm into the water during mass spawning events, where the fertilized eggs develop into larvae.

Yes, tortoises have scales on their legs and heads. These scales are made of keratin, the same material found in human fingernails, and provide protection for the tortoise.

take a carrot, tie it with at least 16feet thread and use it to lure out the turtle, after the turtle has come out of the burrow get a friend to fill the burrow with gravel so the turtle will not be able to go back in its burrow.

The trusted sidekick of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a character named April O'Neil. She is a skilled reporter who often helps the turtles in their missions and provides them with information and support.

Giant river turtles are omnivores and eat a variety of foods such as fruits, insects, fish, and aquatic plants. They have a diverse diet that consists of both plant and animal matter, making them important organisms in the ecosystem as they help regulate populations of various prey species.

Some species of turtles are known to exhibit monogamous relationships, while others are not. For example, the red-eared slider turtle is not monogamous and may mate with multiple partners. However, certain species like the painted turtle may form long-term pair bonds and exhibit monogamous behavior.

Turtles have beaks instead of teeth. If they are carnivorous they have a sharper beak. if they are herbivores they have blunt beaks.

The main purpose of a turtarrier is to keep cars from moving too far forward in a parking space. They're mostly unnecessary if all spaces are facing a sidewalk with a curb, but when two parking spaces are facing towards one another their purpose is made more clear. By clearly defining the depth of a parking space they prevent anyone from taking up two at once if they pull too far forward in the space.

They also allow some control over movement throughout a parking lot. Without turtarriers, people who are in a hurry are sometimes inclined to cut across the lot, instead of following the intended paths. By including turtarriers and preventing this sort of behavior, traffic in a lot becomes more predictable, and thus is safer to navigate.

The tortoise in The Flowerpot Men is named Bill.

Because they can be eaten as food, and perhaps they "taste like chicken"

Turtles have a relatively longer attention span compared to many other animals, as they can focus on tasks and stimuli for extended periods of time. However, their attention span can vary depending on the situation and their level of interest or engagement. Overall, turtles are known to be attentive and observant creatures.

Yes there is such thing as a two headed person, like disabled people and unfortunate twins..... You can watch programs on ' living ' and its all about peoples lives and mainly you get obiece people and two headed people.... Once I even watched one where a man was half tree ( freaky ) please get back to me from Receey

The turtle is a reptile. It's unique feature is it's shell. The turtle is attached to it's shell by muscles in it's back. The turtle can "retreat" into its shell when it feels threatened or when danger comes. The shell is built so that, if the attacker turns the turtle upside down, the turtle can turn itself right side up. Turtles are cool that way.

No, box turtles cannot breathe underwater. They are terrestrial animals and must come to the surface to breathe air. They do not have the adaptations to extract oxygen from water like aquatic turtles do.

Red-eared sliders are often considered one of the easiest turtles to care for. They are hardy, relatively low maintenance, and readily available in the pet trade. It is important to provide them with a proper diet, spacious tank, and UVB lighting to ensure their health and well-being.

No, an African Lion has a much stronger bite force than a snapping turtle. Lions have one of the strongest bite forces among land animals, while snapping turtles have a strong bite force for their size but it is not as powerful as a lion's.

Antarctica is the only continent where turtles are not found in the wild.