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The turtleâ??s spine that runs through the entire body is attached to the shell. That would mean for the turtle to leave the shell, the spine would have to be torn out because itâ??s attached to the shell. Underneath the shell lays solid body of bones where the turtle body has very little movement.

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If you find a turtle shell does that mean the turtle died?

Turtles shed their shells when they are growing. A scute is what makes a turtle's shell look quilted. Each individual scute sheds or peels off, including the ones on the plastron. So don't worry about your turtle, he is perfectly fine and healthy.


Why do turtle species vary?

Some turtles swim because of the way they anatomy is set up. Tortises can't swim because they have non-webbed feet and their shell is too heavy for them to swim safely. Turtles swim because they have a lighter shell which is easier to swim with the help of their webbed feet


What does longneck turtle poo look like?

Longneck turtle poo typically looks dark brown or black and can sometimes have a shiny, wet appearance due to the water content. It is generally cylindrical in shape and can vary in size depending on the size of the turtle.


What kind of turtle has yellow strip head and red stripe feet and plain yellow belly?

this type of turtle is called a soft back turtle. it is about 3 to 5 inches long including tale and is usually kept as a pet. O.k that other person up there is wrong..This is a red bellied turtle.Or a mix of a red bellied turtle and a red eared slider..So there is the correct answer :D


What does snapping turtle look like?

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.

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Whats a turtle look like with no shell?

Turtles without a shell look like a big blob because under that big hard shell it is just mosh... so it just looks like a blob without a shell. I hope i answered Ur question well.


What does a painted turtle egg look like?

A turtle is typically a reptile like creature with four legs and a shell. Picture:


What does it mean when a baby yellow foot turtle's shell is like a pyramid?

It means that the scutes are raised and look like pyramids, and the shell is bumpy and not smooth. For more information on how to take care of pyramiding on a pet turtle visit the link in 'related links'.


How do you know when a turtle is a land turtle?

A land turtle is a tortoise. A turtle is a sea turtle. A fresh water turtle is a terrapin. Tortoises, unlike turtles and terrapins, have flat feet that barely look like individual feet, but instead look more like they are fully part of the leg, much like an elephant's. Tortoises have a very sloped shell, where as the other turtles have much more flattened shells.


What does turtle wexler look like?

The first one to answer IS DUMB because obviously they didnt comprehend why she is nicknamed Turtle. She is nicknamed Turtle not because she looks like one, but because in the book it's stated that when she was a baby she would poke her head in and out of her blanket like a turtle would.


What does turtle cake look like?

a turtle


What is Yoshi on Mario Kart wii?

Yoshi is a turtle. If you look closly, you can see his/her shell.


What does the pattern on a boy turtle look like?

The sex of a turtle is not determined by its pattern. It is usually determined by the shape of the underside of the shell. A male turtle usually has a somewhat concave bottom shell, while a female turtle's bottom shell is more flat. Another method to determine the sex of a turtle is by the shape of the tail. The tail of a male is usually wider and "stubbier" than that of a female turtle. See link below for further information. It includes pictures demonstrating the differences between male and female turtles/tortoises.


Where were shell casings made in world war 1?

Shell casings were made at Frank's house... Frank the turtle is an excellent shell maker... Just look at his.... :)


Will hermit crabs live without a shell?

no because they cant live without their shell


If you find a turtle shell does that mean the turtle died?

Turtles shed their shells when they are growing. A scute is what makes a turtle's shell look quilted. Each individual scute sheds or peels off, including the ones on the plastron. So don't worry about your turtle, he is perfectly fine and healthy.


What does a turtle look like?

She looks like her mother told her to. No, seriously. . . |like a turtle|