Turtles and Tortoises

Tortoises are generally silent animals and do not typically make vocal sounds. In some cases, they may produce hissing sounds when feeling threatened or scared.

Yes. Just about any carnivore or predator coming across a turtle will at least try to eat it. Coyotes and wolves and badgers are smart enough to turn the turtle over to get at the softer underbelly. Larger ferrets or weasels especially the Fisher enjoy a bit of turtle now and then.

Various terms have been utilized to denote a group of hares. Perhaps most common is the term, "drove". Others include "down", "husk", and "mute".

Some states have special regulations on the animals a person can catch and keep as a pet. While having a turtle licence is a bit obscure it probably has something to do with the Wildlife and Argricultural laws of your state.

A group of turtles is called a bale or a nest. Turtles are known for their slow movement both on land and in water, and they have a protective shell that acts as their home wherever they go. They range in size and habitat, from small freshwater turtles to large sea turtles.

The gestation period of a tortoise can vary depending on the species, but typically ranges from 60 to 120 days. During this time, the female tortoise will lay a clutch of eggs, which she may bury in the ground to incubate until they hatch.

Some learned behaviors of turtles may include recognizing certain food sources, navigating their environment, and social behaviors such as courtship and mating rituals. Turtles can also learn to associate certain cues with rewards, such as responding to the sound of food being dropped into their habitat.

Sea horses communicate through a combination of visual displays, body postures, and color changes. They also use subtle movements, such as changing the angle of their body or fins, to convey messages to other sea horses. Additionally, they have been known to produce clicking sounds to communicate with each other.

Cooter turtles are primarily herbivores and their diet consists of aquatic plants, algae, fruit, and some insects. They may also consume small fish or carrion occasionally. It is important to provide a varied and balanced diet when caring for cooter turtles in captivity.

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I've found my pet snapping turtle to snap only when provoked to the extreme. She's a baby and has been handled daily. The one time she bit me I had her standing up by a grasp on the side of her shell, and I was tickling her arm pits which drives her crazy, then I made the mistake, for the first time, of touching her neck. She got a twisted little look on her face, opened her mouth kinda slow then bit me.

Being a baby it didn't hurt at all.

I've read that if handled regularly throughout their entire lives, snapping turtles, generally, will not bite.

As the saying goes though, "You can't teach an old turtle new tricks."

So, if you've caught a grown up wild snapping turtle, and you're trying to domesticate him, forget it.

Beyond age other factors determine how well behaved a snapper will be. If your snapper has memory of roaming freely and now you've got him caged and wholly lonely, your snapper most likely views you as his jailer.

If your snapping turtle never gets a "piece of action" so to speak, then you can well expect he'll be crotchety. And if you feed him every other day as I've read recommended by some, you can expect him to be in a constant bad mood.

I've noticed that when I first got my snapper, she was days old and terrified of everything. I've watched her grow less fearful but now she requires constant company or she feels neglected.

Making a manual treadmill I let my baby snapper run across my hands for hours a day. She's usually smiling and bright eyed. She also sleeps on my chest, sometimes on a cloth in her enclosure. If I find her sleeping with her face under the water I put her out of the water on the cloth. I'm guessing why wild snappers are so mean is that they breathe so little oxygen because they sleep under the water, breathing just a few times per night. They sleep in the water to avoid being ambushed by predators. It's noticeable how much quicker and happier my snapper is when she's slept out of the water.

So how snappy your snapper is depends a lot on how well you treat your snapper.

A group of turtle babies is called a clutch. This refers to the eggs laid by the female turtle, which can hatch into multiple baby turtles.

I've got a yellow belly slider, And I've had him for a about 3 months.

Hes only a baby, But he has mistaken my finger for food, And tried to bite it, Just don't put your finger near its mouth, And I'm sure if it did bite you, It wouldn't hurt.

And I request Yellow belly and Missipi map turtles, As first turtle pets.

They're great, Just think about there future though, Due to the fact they can live for a long time. =]

Forcing food on a turtle should be avoided whenever possible as it can cause stress and harm. If it's necessary for medical reasons, it's best to seek advice from a veterinarian on the proper technique and tools. Usually, this involves gently opening the turtle's mouth and placing small amounts of food inside, being careful not to cause distress or harm.

Snapping turtles start as eggs laid in nests in the sand. Once hatched, they grow and develop in water as juveniles, and later emerge onto land to mature into adults. They reproduce by mating in water, and the cycle continues.

There are estimated to be fewer than 25,000 nesting female hawksbill turtles left in the world, making them critically endangered. The global population of hawksbill turtles has declined by over 80% in the past century due to factors such as poaching, habitat loss, and climate change. Conservation efforts are critical to saving this species from extinction.

Female sea turtles get rid of salt in their body while nesting in order to keep sand out of their eyes. They have special glands designed to excrete salt, and the salt is excreted through their eyes.

The Galapagos tortoise is endangered because people eat the eggs they lay and the adult tortoises are hunted for their big shells. Also, the pollution of the Galapagos islands is hurting the Galapagos tortoise as well.

Actually, this species is not endangered, but considered "Vulnerable". Strictly protected by law, they are no longer hunted, and their numbers are again increasing. Ten of fifteen subspecies still survive there, and captive born hatchlings are released each year. The islands there are not under any current threat from pollution.

Turtles come in a variety of colors, including shades of green, brown, grey, black, and even yellow or red. Their coloration often helps them blend in with their environment, providing camouflage and protection from predators. Some turtle species also have patterns or markings on their shells and skin.

Tortoises have claws, not nails. They typically have five claws on each front leg and four claws on each rear leg. These claws help them grip the ground as they move.

Adult hawksbill turtles typically weigh between 100-150 pounds, with males usually being lighter than females. Juveniles weigh significantly less, averaging around 15-40 pounds.

Desert tortoises spend about 95% of their lives underground in burrows to escape extreme desert temperatures and reduce water loss. They come out of their burrows mostly to forage for food, find mates, and bask in the sun.

Tortoises can hold their breath underwater for extended periods of time by slowing down their metabolism and conserving oxygen. They can absorb some oxygen through their skin and cloaca while submerged, which helps them stay underwater for longer periods. Additionally, tortoises are able to store oxygen in their body tissues, allowing them to survive underwater for extended periods.

It varies per chicken. if a chicken doesn't get enough calcium in their diet they can actually lay shells so soft they fall apart in their bodies. While others may be very hard. Even the same chicken can have different strength of shells if their diet changes. Some chicken owners feed chickens crushed oyster shells to get hard shells due to the calcium content. my chickens I share my yard with prefer real food with calcium in it. that said, they are all easily broken either way

In some cultures, marine turtles are consumed as food, but this practice is illegal in many countries due to their endangered status. Additionally, consumption of marine turtles can pose health risks as they may contain high levels of heavy metals and toxins.