Real Turtle Skeleton Without Scutes - Economy Osteolidays-Vets California

California

has a body length less than 5 inches long

was once hunted as a pest throughout Tasmania and in parts of Australia

native to the Arctic Ocean and adjacent seas

Real Turtle Skeleton Without Scutes - Economy Osteolidays-Vets CaliforniaTurtles are unique among reptiles due to their protective shells, which are made up of two parts: the carapace (the upper shell) and the plastron (the lower shell). The shell is primarily composed of bone, and the outer surface is covered with scutes, which are plates made of keratin, the same material found in human nails. These scutes provide extra protection and are arranged in specific patterns that vary by species. Over time, turtles shed and