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Post Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 12:41 pm   Whats that round circley thing on a turtle's neck called?

And what's it for? I've noticed iguanas also have it. Maybe its a characteristic of all reptiles?

Look really carefully, and you'll see it.

In these pics, the circle is right under Sky's red ear.
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All my other turtles have it but Sky's is most noticeable.
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Post Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 2:55 pm   

like people those are their ears. the red is the design on their head but the circle is actually the ear which is what they hear from. i hoped i helped
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Post Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 1:14 am   

Ohho... I also have some thoughts like dats since its in circle shape.. so I think dat the turtle ears.. but confius why the red design call red ear slider.. hihi..
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Post Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 2:34 am   

its the ear
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Post Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 3:49 pm   

those are the actual ears

nice pics btw
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Post Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:30 am   

Wow I never knew that. Thanks everyone!!! :D
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Post Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:40 am   

I kinda knew about that, but wasn't quite sure. Anyways, thanks for bring it up!
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Post Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 3:08 am   

it's ear...sky does has a very noticeable ear.

nice shot.
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