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.
How Long Can Pet Turtles Stay Underwater? Although there are more than 200 species of turtles in the world, only about 150 of them make suitable pets. Sea turtles, giant tortoises and of course, the ever-increasing number of endangered turtles, should not be kept, even by the most dedicated hobbyist.