The only thing you need to do is to GENTLY brush your tongue daily, as bacteria can collect in the fissures, causing bad breath. I'm enclosing a link to the couple of lines wikipedia has about it, mainly so you can see the picture there.
Quick Answer. As of 2009, there are 270 species of turtles, and more are being discovered. Turtles have been on the Earth for 230 million years and predate dinosaurs. Turtles have developed multiple habitats and live anywhere except the Arctic and Antarctic. Continue Reading.
Besides sea turtles, there are only three species of native California turtles, and four non-natives which have established themselves with breeding populations in the state, mostly around populated areas. A turtle found in the wild in California may not be a native turtle or even one of the established non-natives seen here. In populated areas, especially in ponds and lakes in city parks, you will often find exotic turtles which have been released by irresponsible pet owners. These turtles may be similar in appearance to the turtles shown here.