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Turtles
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are in the __________. People will commonly use the word _________. | SAME order. turtle to describe an aquatic species and tortoise to describe the land dwelling species. |
| Turtles have a hard shell that protects them like a shield, this upper shell is called a ______ and the lower shell is called a ____. | ‘carapace’; ‘plastron’. |
| Long life span. Oldest being ________ collected by Charles Darwin. She was a ______________. | “Harriet” ; Giant Galapagos Tortoise that lived to around 175 years old. |
| Vertebrae integrated into _________ | shell |
| Popular due to _________ and tolerance for ________ | small size (8-10”); varied temperatures |
| Most in pet-trade are ___________ | wild caught |
| Lifespan of Russian Tortoise | 40+ years |
| Burrower— | will dig and brumate at cooler temperatures |
| Diet of Russian Tortoise | High fiber--Broad leaf plants such as dandelion and spring greens supplemented with calcium powder |
| Russian Tortoise lighting | Must have UVB lighting to ensure proper calcium absorption and development |
| Need to be soaked at least ______ times a week to ensure proper hydration and flushing of system | 2-3 |
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