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How to make a Turtle Scute in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a turtle scute with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a turtle scute is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game. A turtle scute is a piece of the turtle's shell that is left behind when the turtle grows up.

turtle scute

Let's explore how to add a turtle scute to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

A turtle scute is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.13)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.5.0)
Xbox 360	Yes (TU69)
Xbox One	Yes (1.5.0)
PS3	Yes (1.76)
PS4	Yes (1.76)
Wii U	Yes (Patch 38)
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.5.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.5.0)
Education Edition	Yes (1.7.0)

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Turtle Scute in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a turtle scute in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.13 - 1.19	Miscellaneous
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20.5	Ingredients

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a turtle scute in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.5.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a turtle scute in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360	TU69	Materials
Xbox One	1.5.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a turtle scute in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS3	1.76	Materials
PS4	1.76 - 1.91	Materials
PS4	1.14.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a turtle scute in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Wii U	Patch 38	Materials
Nintendo Switch	1.5.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a turtle scute in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.5.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find a turtle scute in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.7.0 - 1.19.52	Items

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

Required Materials to make Turtle Scute

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to gather turtle scutes:

How to get a Turtle Scute in Survival Mode

You can add a turtle scute to your inventory in Survival mode by waiting for a baby turtle to grow into an adult and then gathering the turtle scute.

1. Find a Baby Turtle

First, you need a baby turtle in your Minecraft world. The most common way to get a baby turtle is to breed turtles at their home beach.

baby turtle waiting for turtle scute

Turtles can usually be found in the Beach biome.

beach biome

2. Feed the Baby Turtle some Seagrass

If you want to speed up how fast the baby turtle grows into an adult, you can feed it seagrass.

baby turtle feeding

As you feed the baby turtle seagrass, you will see green particles around it. This means that it is growing older. Continue to feed the baby turtle until it becomes an adult.

3. Pick up the Turtle Scute

Once the baby turtle has eaten enough (or enough time has elapsed), the baby turtle will grow to the size of an adult and drop a turtle scute.

turtle scute dropped

Make sure you pick up the turtle scute before it disappears.

turtle scute

A turtle scute is a useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, turtle scute has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Turtle Scute (minecraft:scute)		64	Java	1.13 - 1.20.4
	Turtle Scute (minecraft:turtle_scute)		64	Java	1.20.5 - 1.20.6

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, turtle scute has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Turtle Scute (minecraft:turtle_shell_piece)	0	64	PE	1.5.0 - 1.14.0
	Turtle Scute (minecraft:scute)	0	64	PE	1.16.0 - 1.20.50
	Turtle Scute (minecraft:turtle_scute)	0	64	PE	1.20.80

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, turtle scute has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Turtle Scute (minecraft:turtle_shell_piece)	0	64	Xbox One	1.6.0 - 1.14.0
	Turtle Scute (minecraft:scute)	0	64	Xbox One	1.16.0 - 1.20.50
	Turtle Scute (minecraft:turtle_scute)	0	64	Xbox One	1.20.80

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, turtle scute has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Turtle Scute (minecraft:turtle_shell_piece)	0	64	PS4	1.14.0
	Turtle Scute (minecraft:scute)	0	64	PS4	1.16.0 - 1.20.50
	Turtle Scute (minecraft:turtle_scute)	0	64	PS4	1.20.80

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, turtle scute has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Turtle Scute (minecraft:turtle_shell_piece)	0	64	Switch	1.6.0 - 1.14.0
	Turtle Scute (minecraft:scute)	0	64	Switch	1.16.0 - 1.20.50
	Turtle Scute (minecraft:turtle_scute)	0	64	Switch	1.20.80

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, turtle scute has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Turtle Scute (minecraft:turtle_shell_piece)	0	64	Windows	1.5.0 - 1.14.0
	Turtle Scute (minecraft:scute)	0	64	Windows	1.16.0 - 1.20.50
	Turtle Scute (minecraft:turtle_scute)	0	64	Windows	1.20.80

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, turtle scute has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Turtle Scute (minecraft:turtle_shell_piece)	0	64	Education	1.7.0 - 1.14.31
	Turtle Scute (minecraft:scute)	0	64	Education	1.17.30 - 1.19.52

Definitions

Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Give Command for Turtle Scute

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.20.6, the /give command for Turtle Scute is:

/give @p turtle_scute 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20, the /give command for Turtle Scute is:

/give @p scute 1

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.20.80, the /give command for Turtle Scute is:

/give @p turtle_scute 1 0

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Turtle Scute is:

/give @p scute 1 0

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Turtle Scute is:

/give @p turtle_shell_piece 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.20.80, the /give command for Turtle Scute is:

/give @p turtle_scute 1 0

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Turtle Scute is:

/give @p scute 1 0

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Turtle Scute is:

/give @p turtle_shell_piece 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.20.80, the /give command for Turtle Scute is:

/give @p turtle_scute 1 0

In Minecraft PS4 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Turtle Scute is:

/give @p scute 1 0

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, the /give command for Turtle Scute is:

/give @p turtle_shell_piece 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.20.80, the /give command for Turtle Scute is:

/give @p turtle_scute 1 0

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Turtle Scute is:

/give @p scute 1 0

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Turtle Scute is:

/give @p turtle_shell_piece 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.20.80, the /give command for Turtle Scute is:

/give @p turtle_scute 1 0

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Turtle Scute is:

/give @p scute 1 0

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Turtle Scute is:

/give @p turtle_shell_piece 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.17.30, 1.18.32 and 1.19.52, the /give command for Turtle Scute is:

/give @p scute 1 0

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.12.60 and 1.14.31, the /give command for Turtle Scute is:

/give @p turtle_shell_piece 1 0

Things to Make with Turtle Scutes

You can use turtle scutes to make items in Minecraft such as:

How to make a Turtle Shell

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