Other Turtle Discussion :: Two headed RES

[turtlezilla]

I was watching animal Planet when a commercial came on. They were showing alot of pics of animals when they showed a 2 headed RES. I've seen a 2 headed turtle in Homasassa Springs FL and my family used to own a two headed cow. I was just wondering how often this happens and what happens to make them have two heads. I thought it was when two eggs become one, but i wasn't quite sure.

[jenaero]

it's probably something like that. Think conjoined twins. I saw a two headed turt on CNN the other day and one head yawned..so cute.

[marisa]

It actually isn't all that uncommon. Unfortunately, the turtle will most likely have a shortened life.

[Vivi]

whats the deal with those do you have to feed both heads or what?? in some sites they sell those two headed ones oh and those that dont got any eyes .

[Jen182]

I foudn this at turtlepimp.com He didn't give any more info on it though.

just:

"He's where my quote"some eggs I don't really know what they are".How about a two headed redbelly.The weirdest thing I have ever hatched out.He's doing pretty well,extremely active,and ate his fourth day of hatching.Defineatelt a challenge I might not take on.If he swims,basks,or is otherwise a normal turtle,he will become part of our collection.But there are those who enjoy turtles like this.We will see what the future has in store for these guys."

[pretty.rock.machine]

Strange... Do you name each one???

[BrokenFish]

I bet since it has two heads it has two brains. I wonder what it's inside anatomy looks like. Some shared organs and maybe doubles.

Very Interesting!

[TexasJagsFan]

Looks like something from the Simpsons, like the three headed puffer fish.

[tini]

that's really sad, they need a good home!

[JessicaTS]

I would take them in, however my hands are kinda full right now. But TurtlePimp would take good care until they do find a new home.
And look at that yolk sac
The shell looks a little weird to me, or is that normal for a hatchling?

[BigCT]

What I want to know is do you still feed the amount that fits on the head if it were hollow. and if you do, which head, or both heads.

Man the complications, best to just stick one headed turtles i think.

[STRAYKINGFISHER]

Yeah, and what happens if they start fighting, how do you separate them???

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

[JessicaTS]

Can both heads see left and right?

[STRAYKINGFISHER]

Each head is an individual, they can both eat and see in their choice of direction, same with walking, only by cooperating can they walk right. I saw a show on Animal Planet about them, the two headed turtle walks kinda funny sometimes because each head controls one side of the turtle.

[TexasJagsFan]

So would you have to feed them twice, or just once like that?