turtle shells

*Kameko* · 09-10-2002, 08:33 AM

I've come to find that there is an apparent misconception about turtle shells. That being that the shells don't heal if a notch or cut is made in them. I found this online at the following address - http://theturtlepages.crosswinds.net/anatomy/shell.html :

"The turtle's shell has remarkable ability to regenerate. If part of the shell is injured by predators, fire, or other harm, the undamaged areas will continue to grow and the damage may heal."

"The turtle's shell and skin are sensitive to touch. "

Huh. Learn somethin' new every day. Cool.

**Machias Banshee** · 09-10-2002, 09:29 AM

gives backrubs a whole new meaning...

*Kameko* · 09-10-2002, 09:49 AM

Yikes. Maybe this info wasn't such a good idea...

**Machias Banshee** · 09-10-2002, 09:50 AM

just kidding!

**Kali** · 09-10-2002, 09:54 AM

Though it is interesting. And is good info for fanfics. But I can't imagine their shell would be AS sensitive as their skin, since they've had bullets and such ricochet off it.

**Machias Banshee** · 09-10-2002, 09:58 AM

they probably feel just stuff like in general areas. I hear the space between the shell and plastron can be--*ahem*--sensitive to touch...

*Kameko* · 09-10-2002, 10:02 AM

Hoh, boy, this oughta make for some interesting scenarios...

**Machias Banshee** · 09-10-2002, 10:13 AM

GreenWillow · 09-10-2002, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kali

Though it is interesting. And is good info for fanfics. But I can't imagine their shell would be AS sensitive as their skin, since they've had bullets and such ricochet off it.

~Hrm..I can't think of where I've seen them actually have bullets ricochet off...though I could be wrong. Oh wait--- yeah, i've seen Raph's shell get grazed in the Mirage books-- Anyway, that definitely doesn't happen in my fanfic world....heh...
And as for that odd area between the shell and plastron-- real turltles don't have that. The shells fuse there and are only open at the head and tail-- where front and hind feet poke out. The movie turtles look like the shells are fused as well, but not the cartoon and Mirage shells. I think that area between the two would be sort of a liability in combat-- sort of a vulnerable place.
Bad for fighting, maybe not so bad otherwise......
~GW

*Kameko* · 09-10-2002, 02:17 PM

Good point. I hadn't thought of that.

Tinselcat · 09-10-2002, 02:21 PM

oooh... sensitive turtle shells... i am gonna have fun with this one! *snickers* btw, welcome, greenwillow. love your website!

*Kameko* · 09-10-2002, 02:52 PM

Me an' my big mouth -- er, keyboard...

*Skeletoncrew* · 09-10-2002, 03:56 PM

Oh, don't feel too bad about it Kameko. I already knew and I haven't exploited it. Yet.

GreenWillow · 09-10-2002, 08:38 PM

~Thank you (again!) Tinselcat! I'm seeing quite a few new websites I haven't explored yet now, too....gonna have to do that....

So am I like the only Really Weird Fan Fic Writer who really got into exploring what the TMNT would actually feel, taste, smell like if they were real? I mean, I had so much fun creating that real, tangible 3-dimensional feeling.

Ok....so maybe I'm a little too weird......nothing new about that....

~GW

**azure turtle** · 09-10-2002, 10:21 PM

I've always wondered what they'd be like if they truly existed... Minus the "taste" part that GW mentioned.

Don't worry, GW. You aren't the only weird one here. Almost every poster has a hint of insanity to 'em. All except me, of course.
*hears people muttering*
Okay fine, so I'm a bit crazy myself. Satisfied?

I remember Leonardo getting hit in the shell with a bullet. I think it was from the short story that Kevin Eastman did for Volume 1 of the collected books. I guess mutant turtles do have feelings on their shells, since Leonardo yelped out in pain.

Tinselcat · 09-11-2002, 10:31 AM

poor leo... *pats leo on the head* okay, i'm gonna go harass donnie now... and yes, azure, you're just as nuts as everyone else!!

GreenWillow · 09-11-2002, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azure turtle

I've always wondered what they'd be like if they truly existed... Minus the "taste" part that GW mentioned.

Don't worry, GW. You aren't the only weird one here.

~Heh heh..kinda figured that. And maybe you don't have to take the "taste" part too literally...but you know what I mean. Like, if I rode on a subway, I'd want to pay attention to all the sights and sounds and smells-- record all the info sensorally (sp?) so I could describe it.

As a result my pet turtle Smiley is no doubt of the opinion that I am truly weird..... heh.......

~GW ("....there's that weird lady who keeps sniffing me....")

Tinselcat · 09-11-2002, 11:02 AM

if there's a weird lady who sniffs you, you should shriek "you beast!!" and slap her! or hit her with your purse, if you have one. that'd teach her to stick her nose at other people!

GreenWillow · 09-11-2002, 11:14 AM

~Well, he's a pretty non-violent turtle, actually.

~GW

**HorseTechie** · 09-11-2002, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenWillow

And as for that odd area between the shell and plastron-- real turltles don't have that. The shells fuse there and are only open at the head and tail-- where front and hind feet poke out. The movie turtles look like the shells are fused as well, but not the cartoon and Mirage shells. I think that area between the two would be sort of a liability in combat-- sort of a vulnerable place.

No, real turtle DO have that sensitive area between plastron and Carpaces on their sides. My box turtle has it, except it;s like a small sliver. But if you happen to stick a fingernail into it, I'm sure it'll make em flinch!

Just that the TMNT have a bigger chest cavity, so it's stretched out more. But I doubt that area is no more sensitive to them as it is to us. Anyone's gonna be in pain if they got kicked in the ribs or the armpit... or squirm when tickled.

(yep, just doing my job to make any topic go back into a boring scientifc one again)

09-10-2002, 08:33 AM	#1
Kameko Sister to the TMNT Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 2,756	turtle shells I've come to find that there is an apparent misconception about turtle shells. That being that the shells don't heal if a notch or cut is made in them. I found this online at the following address - http://theturtlepages.crosswinds.net/anatomy/shell.html : "The turtle's shell has remarkable ability to regenerate. If part of the shell is injured by predators, fire, or other harm, the undamaged areas will continue to grow and the damage may heal." "The turtle's shell and skin are sensitive to touch. " Huh. Learn somethin' new every day. Cool.

09-10-2002, 02:21 PM	#11
Tinselcat Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2002 Location: uuuuh... off planet. Posts: 1,190	oooh... sensitive turtle shells... i am gonna have fun with this one! snickers btw, welcome, greenwillow. love your website! __________________

09-10-2002, 03:56 PM	#13
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09-10-2002, 08:38 PM	#14
GreenWillow Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Mountains Posts: 425	~Thank you (again!) Tinselcat! I'm seeing quite a few new websites I haven't explored yet now, too....gonna have to do that.... So am I like the only Really Weird Fan Fic Writer who really got into exploring what the TMNT would actually feel, taste, smell like if they were real? I mean, I had so much fun creating that real, tangible 3-dimensional feeling. Ok....so maybe I'm a little too weird......nothing new about that.... ~GW __________________ Hugs, kisses, GreenFaerieDust(tm) and a small vial of Belladonna. Life is good.

09-10-2002, 10:21 PM	#15
azure turtle Mango Lovin' Mutant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9,453	I've always wondered what they'd be like if they truly existed... Minus the "taste" part that GW mentioned. Don't worry, GW. You aren't the only weird one here. Almost every poster has a hint of insanity to 'em. All except me, of course. hears people muttering Okay fine, so I'm a bit crazy myself. Satisfied? I remember Leonardo getting hit in the shell with a bullet. I think it was from the short story that Kevin Eastman did for Volume 1 of the collected books. I guess mutant turtles do have feelings on their shells, since Leonardo yelped out in pain. __________________ "God, I love being a turtle!" Want to meet the only blue ninja turtle in existence? Come visit me at my Lair!

09-10-2002, 09:29 AM	#2
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	gives backrubs a whole new meaning...

09-10-2002, 09:49 AM	#3
Kameko Sister to the TMNT Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 2,756	Yikes. Maybe this info wasn't such a good idea...

09-10-2002, 09:50 AM	#4
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	just kidding!

09-10-2002, 09:54 AM	#5
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	Though it is interesting. And is good info for fanfics. But I can't imagine their shell would be AS sensitive as their skin, since they've had bullets and such ricochet off it.

09-10-2002, 09:58 AM	#6
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	they probably feel just stuff like in general areas. I hear the space between the shell and plastron can be--ahem--sensitive to touch...

09-10-2002, 10:02 AM	#7
Kameko Sister to the TMNT Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 2,756	Hoh, boy, this oughta make for some interesting scenarios...

09-10-2002, 10:13 AM	#8
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163

09-10-2002, 02:17 PM	#10
Kameko Sister to the TMNT Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 2,756	Good point. I hadn't thought of that.

09-10-2002, 02:52 PM	#12
Kameko Sister to the TMNT Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 2,756	Me an' my big mouth -- er, keyboard...

09-11-2002, 10:31 AM	#16
Tinselcat Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2002 Location: uuuuh... off planet. Posts: 1,190	poor leo... pats leo on the head okay, i'm gonna go harass donnie now... and yes, azure, you're just as nuts as everyone else!! __________________

09-11-2002, 11:02 AM	#18
Tinselcat Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2002 Location: uuuuh... off planet. Posts: 1,190	if there's a weird lady who sniffs you, you should shriek "you beast!!" and slap her! or hit her with your purse, if you have one. that'd teach her to stick her nose at other people! __________________

09-11-2002, 11:14 AM	#19
GreenWillow Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Mountains Posts: 425	~Well, he's a pretty non-violent turtle, actually. ~GW __________________ Hugs, kisses, GreenFaerieDust(tm) and a small vial of Belladonna. Life is good.