Turtles and Tortoises

Turtles do not poo wherever they go. They typically have designated areas where they eliminate waste, such as in water or on land. In the wild, this behavior helps to keep their environment clean and free of waste build-up.

Terrapins do sleep, bacause they are tired and need to grow, like we do. You can tell they're asleep if they're eyelids are closed and they're not moving. Terrapins do sleep, bacause they are tired and need to grow, like we do. You can tell they're asleep if they're eyelids are closed and they're not moving. Terrapins do sleep, bacause they are tired and need to grow, like we do. You can tell they're asleep if they're eyelids are closed and they're not moving. Terrapins do sleep, bacause they are tired and need to grow, like we do. You can tell they're asleep if they're eyelids are closed and they're not moving. Terrapins do sleep, bacause they are tired and need to grow, like we do. You can tell they're asleep if they're eyelids are closed and they're not moving.

To find out a turtle's gender, you can check the length of their claws. If the claws are very long and have a black color it's male. If the claws have a light color and they are short it's female.

Tortoises typically reach sexual maturity between 5 to 7 years of age, depending on the species. Some larger tortoises may take longer to reach sexual maturity compared to smaller species. It's important to provide proper care and ensure a suitable environment to support their growth and development.

Technically no, a turtle is not a fish. It is a reptile.

A three keeled Asian turtle is scientifically called the Melanochelys tricarinata

Kingdom: animalia

Phylum: chordata

Class: reptilia

Order: testinesud

Family: geoemydidae

Genus: Melanochelys

Species: tricarinata

My orange tabby is 23 years old in cat years and 100sum in human years. The term "tabby" is just a description of a certain coat pattern, not a cat breed. There is no link between coat colour or pattern and a cat's lifespan.

Turtles usually live for several decades, and can potentially outlive human beings. Sea turtles have even longer lifespans: they can live to be a few hundred years old. In fact, sea turtles are the longest-living animals on earth.

In 1991 our family had a tortoise and the family dog bit a hole in it's shell. Actually, two. We took the tortoise to a friend who cleaned the holes and applied plaster-of-paris. For years the tortoise had the plaster cast on it, and as the tortoise grew, pieces of the plaster would come off. All these years later, the plaster is completely gone, and the tortoise has a beautiful shell. You can't even tell that it ever had a problem.

In 1991 our family had a tortoise and the family dog bit a hole in it's shell. Actually, two. We took the tortoise to a friend who cleaned the holes and applied plaster-of-paris. For years the tortoise had the plaster cast on it, and as the tortoise grew, pieces of the plaster would come off. All these years later, the plaster is completely gone, and the tortoise has a beautiful shell. You can't even tell that it ever had a problem.

In 1991 our family had a tortoise and the family dog bit a hole in it's shell. Actually, two. We took the tortoise to a friend who cleaned the holes and applied plaster-of-paris. For years the tortoise had the plaster cast on it, and as the tortoise grew, pieces of the plaster would come off. All these years later, the plaster is completely gone, and the tortoise has a beautiful shell. You can't even tell that it ever had a problem.

Turtles belong to the reptilia class. Turtles are characterized by a bony shell, formed from their ribs, and acting as a shield. Terrapin is used to describe several species of small, edible, hard-shell turtles, typically those found in brackish waters, and is an Algonquian word for turtle.

A turtles shell is built into bone structure. Parts of the backbone and the ribs, among other bones, make up the inner structure of the shell. This means that it cannot get out of its shell, as the shell is not separate from the body.

All lizards are cold blooded so they don't have techniques to stay cool besides hiding in the shade, under something, or in a hole to hide from direct heat. They need the warmth given by the sun to live. This is why they brumate during the winter. They need heat to digest food and in the winter they eat much less for this purpose. So just avoided the sun to keep cool and basking and laying on warm surfaces to keep warm.

Starfish and turtles are both marine animals, but they are not closely related. They belong to different phylogenetic groups: starfish are echinoderms while turtles are reptiles. Both have adaptations for living in the water, such as their streamlined bodies and specialized respiratory systems.

Snapping turtles have a large head with a sharp, hooked beak, a long tail with jagged ridges, and webbed feet with long claws. They have a dark-colored shell, known as a carapace, which can range from brown to black in color. Adult snapping turtles can grow up to 18 inches in shell length.

Tortoises have lungs and breathe air just like other animals. They expand and contract their lungs by moving their muscles to inhale and exhale. Tortoises can also absorb oxygen through their skin and the lining of their mouth when they are underwater or in low-oxygen environments.

yes, you can. i have a very large turtle and a smaller turtle in the same tank and they get along fine. if you see the large one chasing the other, it may have food in its mouth so feed them at opposite ends of the aquarium. or, if your big turtle is a male, he might want to mate. to detract them from chasing each other have a hiding place for the small one and give feeder fish to keep the turtles busy. and i suggest each turtle having their own basking rock. my turtles get along fine.

The average weight of a snapping turtle is 175 lb (80 kg).

Baby desert tortoises do not hibernate. They have a more active lifestyle compared to adult desert tortoises and do not require hibernation to survive the colder temperatures. Instead, they regulate their body temperature by moving to warmer or cooler areas in their habitat.

The desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) is the kind of tortoise found in the Mojave Desert. This species is native to the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico. The desert tortoise is a protected species due to its vulnerable status in the wild.

Hawksbill turtles protect themselves through their hard and bony shells, which provide physical armor against predators. They can also use their sharp, curved beak to defend themselves if necessary. Additionally, their camouflaged coloring helps them blend in with their environment, making them less visible to predators.

You can purchase a pet turtle at any local pet store. The supplies for the turtle can be bought in the store as well. Be sure to buy all the supplies before you buy the turtle. This will ensure that you have everything you need beforehand.

None of the turtles I've felt were scaly, their shell was smooth and kind of glossy. It might be a bit rough, especially if they have an injury that is healing, but other than that, not scaly. Unless they were real dirty and then it was grity, or muddy, but not scaly, like a fish or snake rubbed against their grain.

No, an alligator snapping turtle is not in the same family as an alligator. Alligator snapping turtles belong to the Chelydridae family, while common alligators belong to the Alligatoridae family. They are different species with distinct characteristics and habitats.

Turtles protect themselves from predators by retreating into their hard shells, which offer physical protection. Some turtles can also use their sharp beaks or strong claws to defend themselves. Additionally, turtles can camouflage themselves in their environment to avoid being detected by predators.

Turtles adapt in various ways to their environments. Some species have modified shells for protection, while others have webbed feet for swimming. They can also adjust their body temperature by basking in the sun or seeking shade.