TURTLE ANATOMY 101
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ต.ค. 2022
- Turtles are one of planet earth’s greatest warriors. The magnificent shell that surrounds much of their body acts as a constant shield against many a threat. A turtle’s shell is by far the most familiar and alluring trait that we as humans are so focused on. It’s no wonder why since it is often heavily patterned with gorgeous coloration. Some species exhibit color and markings that are amazingly intricate making it hard to believe an artist didn’t intentionally paint them. But, what is the shell made of? Can a turtle leave its shell and find a new one like a hermit crab can? Is a turtle’s shell an exoskeleton? Do turtles even have a skeleton at all? Find out the truth about turtles in this reptile education-packed video.
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However you made it here, thank you and welcome to Garden State Tortoise. Garden State Tortoise is home to hundreds of animals from all around the world. We are a family dedicated to adventure, conservation of wildlife, and all things nature. We are a reptile rescue and breeding facility for more than ten years, offering refuge to those who need it, and working everyday to protect the beautiful world of reptiles in any way we can. Here on our TH-cam channel you will be able to join us on our animal adventures while learning how to care for, protect, properly identify, feed and even breed many species of turtle, tortoise, snake and lizard. We even work with frogs and salamanders! We hope you enjoy our videos and help us share them with the world so we can continue to educate people of all ages about herpetology.
Chris and Casey Leone
Fun Language Fact for younger viewers: The term "Scute" comes from "scutum," the Latin word for shield.
Also, the term "Cloaca" comes from the Latin word for sewer, because everything that comes out of the turtle leaves through the same "pipe".
Thanks for that Michael!
Love knowing the etymology of the terms!
Thank you so much! In the case of TMNT, their chosen home was quite fitting;)
So that's how Teenage Ninja turtles are from 😂😂😂
Yes please! More of these anatomy videos 🐢🎉
Awesome thanks!
I love how you talk about animal parts used for education. These animals are gone but theyre still giving us so much by allowing us to study them! I also think it's really important for kids to learn this kind of stuff because death is a part of life and it can make the whole thing much less scary. Growing up on a farm definitely did that for me ! I remember finding turtle shells in the woods by my house and being fascinated by the pattern of the spine on the inside. What a wonderful video, and props for the editing on this one too, so clean!!
So glad you think that Mars. Really appreciate it!
@@GardenStateTortoise you are so polite
I’ve been watching reptile videos for years and didn’t know many of the things you featured in this video. Wow, what a great education! I absolutely love science. Your concise yet entertaining way of teaching is phenomenal so yes, I would absolutely love more videos like this one!🐢❤️🐢
Thank you so much Lori!
Agreed, this is an incredible video. I always stop for turtles
This was Really interesting! I definitely would like to see more like this.
Awesome glad to hear it!
Yes please more videos
You got it!
Little buddy got a built-in osteodermic bunker fused to his own rib cage and spine. Being challenging to eat has kept turtles going for a very long time.
I've fallen in love with turtles/tortoises/terrapins since finding your channel. (Particularly Otis Turtle-Pants)
Wow that’s awesome!!
You always do such a great job of educating people about Tortoises and turtles. The love and enthusiasm you bring to the subject engages our interest right from the start. The beautiful animals you have to demonstrate your points, are proof of the great care they receive . You have opened the eyes of many who had never thought much about these creatures before. Keep up the good work.🖤🇨🇦
Ahhh thank you so much Tamarra!
man I love your vids, the way you say these things is so easy to understand and interesting!!
Thanks Lydia!!
I am an M.D. and have both saved and protected these animals for 60 years and also taught high school honor's biology students classes every year..This was a great anatomy class topic...keep the videos coming...Dr.S.
I have maybe a odd question. What is something that you’ve learned from studying turtles that’s you used in your parenting?
Very interesting question. I’d have to go with learning to have a little more patience.
@@GardenStateTortoise that’s one of the most important things appreciate the videos hope your family is doing well
We acquired a three toed box turtle eight years ago. He had an old injury. Apparently a dog had chewed his shell and the bone was exposed along the front and back edges of the carapace. We thought this was the permanent condition of his shell. But over the past two years his shell is rejuvenating. The exposed bone is flaking off revealing fresh shell underneath. Soon his shell will be restored. I am extremely interested in learning exactly how this is possible. How is the shell growing back from under the bone? I thought the bone was the most bottom layer. I would appreciate a video discussing how the shell heals. Thank you for your educational and entertaining videos. I have learned a lot and greatly enjoy them.
"What is a cloaca?" My very helpful brain still loading caffeine, "A one-stop shop for all the turtle's southern needs!"
Haha! Perfect.
This was an excellent video to educationally and specifically convey the way turtles actually are, rather than how they are often most portrayed. If you separate that shell 🐚 from the little-or large shell, they will be harmed. (Death will most likely pursue.) This was some in a fun and delightful way! Thank you for thoroughly teaching your viewers about turtles 🐢.💚
Would love to see a video on tortoise parasites do you guys deworm annually? I hear some people do and some don’t, just acquired small group of redfoots was considering deworming
Great Idea, no, we don’t since tortoises absolutely need to have a healthy level of flora in the gut. But there are times it’s needed.
I would love to see more anatomy of turtles. It is very educational
Although I already knew the information you shared, your video was so very engaging and clear, I loved watching it! I love the preservation work you do and the lengths you go to educate the public about turtles. I would like to see more videos about turtle anatomy and physiology. For example, I think it would be interesting for people to know that turtles don't have a diaphragm, so they use their front legs to pump air in and out. Also about how females can store sperm for later use (I don't know if this is only in some species). I'd like to know more about the internal workings of the digestive system, brain size, etc.
Excellent video idea Michele and thanks for watching!
@@GardenStateTortoise You're so very welcome. And I always look forward to watching more from Garden State Tortoise!
I’m an illustration student who likes to draw plants, animals, and fantasy characters/environments inspired by nature, and learning anatomy is a key part of me getting better as an artist. I know this video will be super useful in the future if I wanna draw something with turtles in it, so I’m definitely bookmarking this for future reference. Thank you so much for such an informative video! Also hello fellow garden stater!
Great video! Thank you!
Thanks for watching Linda!
I was suprised when the video ended. Keep it going man. Interesting stuff :)
You got it! Thanks!
This is now one of my favorite videos on the channel! A lot of knowledge, thank you.
Awesome! Thank you!
I'm an older lady now and I've been keeping Turtles and tortoises since I was 6 years old I have my picture of me kneeling in my backyard with a spotted Pond turtle in Indiana but every time I come to this Channel and watch a video I learned something new every time even though it's so long ago that I started out
Great video! I would love to see more videos like this, and also a care guide on Hermann tortoises/dalmatians. I know you have the info on your site, but videos are always great. Info on lighting, the best way to get them vitamins, hibernation, if they need their nails trimmed, and more would be great, for both indoor and outdoor housed ones. Just some suggestions. Thanks!
You got it and thank you! We will be doing plenty of Hermann’s videos for sure.
@@GardenStateTortoise Thank you!
i love this the more knowledge the better!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks Debra!
@@GardenStateTortoise you are welcome😊
Cool vid, Cheers guys!
Thanks!
So interesting, I want to learn more. People don't realise how unique and amazing turtles and tortoises are. Love the video.
Seeing the scoots just peel off the deceased tortoises is slightly unnerving, idk why lol
I love how educational your videos are and would love to see more information like this!
Definitely MORE VIDEOS!
More of this videos!!! Thanks ❤❤
I love these videos....Excellent job Chris and Casey!
Great video, thanks for making
Your videos are so informative. Keep up the good work!
I love all your videos! Keep them coming guys! 💗🐢
Thank you so much!
I love your videos. I’ve learned so much. Their shells are so beautiful. They really are very pretty. Ive subscribed.
Love your educational videos. Keep them coming! 👍
Thanks Dante!
Lovely spots and patterns on most of them.
Fantastic video, thank you so much!!
I'd love to hear more about turtle and tortoise history and anatomy. Your videos are very informative AND interesting!
Thanks Patricia!
Loved this video. I learn so much watching and listening to what you are teaching about anatomy in turtles. Great stuff!
Thank you for this, I was wondering if you could make a video on internal anatomy
Thank you for all the information. 🐢
Great to see this type of video! Would love to see more anatomy videos.
Sounds good and thanks!
Thank you for this informative video.
Awesome video thank you ♥️
This was a fun video. I learned a lot. Thanks.
🐢Great share. Thank you 🐢
Yes! More info about them, please!
positive leaning with joy!
extraordinary!
Thank you so much!
Thank you!!
I absolutely love your channel. I have learned so much. My 5 year old son is taking quite an interest as well. Thanks for your videos and I look forward to watching more!
Thank you, this was interesting!
This was AMAZING to watch!! I wanted to know the breathing machines of my baby Marginated turtoise and i got much more than i bargained for. Thank you
Another Brilliant video, Fantastic put together, and this one has taught me so much, I have made lots of note's, you do a fantastic job at Garden State Tortoise ,and I can't wait to see your next video
Thank you john!
Fascinating! Will be showing 1st thru 3rd grade (Montessori) class! Love the info and how well-paced this is.
Thank you for explaining everything about the turtles and their differences it was nice to listen to! I really love Turtles and tortoises!! Thanks for sharing.🙂🦝👍✌👋🧔🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢
Thanks for watching Lyida!
Awesome video! 🐢
I enjoy learning all I can about my tortoise and box turtles so please keep them come like this one.
And enjoyed the friend you had visiting the set to day great interaction. 😂😂😂😂💀
GOD BLESS 🐢💖🐢💖🐢💖🐢💖
Thank you Lois 🙂
Very informative, Thank you.
Thank you for watching!
what a great video!
Thank you. Fascinating information. I truly know little to nothing about them. Today, I learned quite a bit.
Thank you!!! VERY informative! I love your fast style of delivery of info and knowledge, as well as your speaking voice keeps it interesting as well! Very helpful for me to learn how to better know and care for this red eared slider we have. Keep the videos coming!!! 😀🐢
Thanks Teresa!
Found this channel last night. It is like candy for my biology/ecology curious brain.
Awesome thanks for coming on board!
Yes please, would love to watch more videos about anatomy and physiology. I’m a keeper of Hermanns tortoises and also a physiotherapist - just love that stuff 😊
Yes, I would love to see more videos about Turtle and Tortoise anatomy! Thank you for sharing all the information that you share.
You got it and thank you for watching!
You should do a video on the 5 rarest or hardest to keep turtles/tortoises in your experience
GREAT IDEA. 👍🏻
Wow! I learned something about shells! I didn't know that there were different types of name for the top and bottom shells. Thank you for these educational videos! You should do more of these! 👍🐢
I have a Eastern Three toed box turtle named Georgia. Very informative , enjoyed much.
My grand child & I really enjoy this!
This is more than I knew about how God made turtles than what I found out by growing up with different types of turtles. This is great to hear!
Learned a lot from this video. Thank you.
Awesome thanks Chris!
I’m interested in learning more about how you let your turtles/tortoises brumate outdoors vs indoors in a fridge. How cold is too cold for outdoor brumation e.g. northern Minnesota vs southeastern Michigan?
What a great video!!
Thank you!
I like the vibe here.
Can you do a video on making an enclosure for Greeks tortoise baby’s? I’m going to get one soon and I’m looking for inspiration for decoration n it’s enclsoure
Surely. We definitely need to do an updated hatchling tortoise video.
I saw the thumbnail, and my first thought was just “well they’re made of turtle of course” but this taught me more about what that actually means
Haha awesome!
Thank you so much for the video, now i know a little bit more about turtle/tortoise and their anatomy! Can’t wait to learn more with you, big love from 🇨🇦 ❤
That’s so awesome!! Thank you!
Loved this video , great info, more, more! Great bad jokes!
I’ve subscribed to your channel simply because I came across Otis videos months ago. But I have a friend who’s daughter bought a tiny little red eared slider a couple years ago. And now she doesn’t really take care of it. And everyone knowing I love all animals, they have asked me to come and get him. I’ve been trying to do as much research as possible to make sure I can give him the best life possible. But wanted to ask, if there’s any specific videos I need to watch? Or anything specific I should know?
This was fun!! I'm in my 40s and I'm learning a lot!
Hey, same here! Thank you for watching.
It would be interesting to know how they evolved. Especially land vs. water species.
SUBHANALLAH ,, you made it soo easy to understand in a beautiful way ,, I've just found your channel and I'm so thankful 🙏🙏
This video was Amazing 🤩
Thank you!!!
This was very interesting thanks for sharing ☺️
Thank you for watching!
I loved this video! I was wondering about tortoises that have pyramiding, are only the scutes overgrown or their bone or maybe both? was hoping some of your turtle shells would shed light on this matter. Thank you for the fun video!
Thanks! If you watch again, you’ll actually hear me cover that. I show how the bone is still normal under the raised scutes.
I was always under the impression the pyramiding was due to inadequate calcium and too far from the lights.
I had no idea it was because the husbandry was too dry.
Amazinnggg!!!💕💕💕
I loved this! I would love a video on why sliders are invasive in a lot of states. I always say it is because they are aggressive and take the basking spots away from other native species but is that correct?
Yes pleeeeeaseeee, more videos like this. (Also about the history)🥰🥳
You got it! 👍🏻
This was a great video. Would you explain (or do a video on) how you handle groups of rescues that you don’t necessary want to breed? Like all of the sliders you’ve taken on or the group of 6 common snappers that are probably all siblings?
Great idea, Lauren. We will have to do one of those.
Can we have an anatomy lesson for softshells specifically?
Great videos, me and my kids were walking in the park and found 2 turtles we brought them home after about 2 months and I just recently found a baby... like I didn't even find eggs or anything. It's about the size of a quarter. Love your videos will be Subbed from now on.
10:58 I like to refer to them as razor lips. lol
Yes!, I’m all for learning. Ya learn something new everyday. If you make em, I’ll watch em.
❤️💜💚
Very Nice 👍👍👍
Thank you!
That's one TALL skeleton!!! Nephilim? :)
🤣
You are incredibly informative! I was told that females had short fat tails and males had a longer more slim tail.
Sick hat! I have that one and the eastern box turtle haha. I saw they made a diamondback terrapin one and I NEED it
Haha yep, have that one too!
I have a field trip to make!
I have a rather small star tortoise. If there is someone who needs it, it can be given.
Pancake tortoises are neat.