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It's an eastern box, and in Georgia they are illegal to keep without a permit. If it was captured from the wild it should be returned to where it was picked up, or if it has been a long time pet or came from a different place it should be given over to a nature center or someplace that has a...

I can't keep them any longer. Price reduced to $3000 for the 3.1 group, shipping will be extra. Due to time constraints and budget needs, I have to downsize some of my chelonians and I'm making these star tortoises available. They are all unrelated, and have been raised by me, acquired from...

Due to time constraints and budget needs, I have to downsize some of my chelonians and I'm making these star tortoises available. They are all unrelated, and have been raised by me, acquired from various sources. The smallest male I raised from a hatchling, but the others were acquired when...

I agree with PJay- if you've just put them in their outdoor set up, it may be best to bring them in at night for those couple of nights. If they have been out in the pen for at least a week or so, 50 degrees is nothing for a box turtle and they can stay out in it. --Berkeley

Perhaps if you made something from a galvanized stock tank or 'commercial' pond, you could make it an attractive feature on a deck or patio. Waterlilies, potted cattails, the whole nine yards. My wife actually just asked me to build a small container garden as a focal point in front of our...

That is awesome, Carl. What type of wood is your driftwood, any idea? --Berkeley p.s.- such good looking turtles, too!

Agreed. Mark is spot on in his replies. The painted turtle would do fine outside, even in Wisconsin. --Berkeley

Yes, it is a slider, Trachemys scripta. Definitely not a Western Pond Turtle --Berkeley

Yep, that is exactly what it is. That shows that they had enough energy stores for continued growth while their bodies were 'resting'. A sign of a perfect brumation! Well done! And as Carl said, it will darken up in the next few weeks as they become more surface active. --Berkeley

Eucalyptus is toxic so don't allow her to eat it. Also, I would check with the legality of having a gopher tortoise in California. Even though they are not native there, I don't believe you are allowed to own one at all -anywhere- without a permit. Good luck getting the beak trimmed up...

Hi Heather, That is a Hermann's Tortoise. Russians (Horsfield's) will be pretty circular looking from above (like a little hamburger) and have four claws on the front foot. --Berkeley

Glad to hear it! Thanks for clarifying. --Berkeley

I understand. There was no mention of permits being in place though, so I just wanted to make sure they were aware. --Berkeley

Nice looking stars. I thought spotted turtles were protected in Illinois? --Berkeley

I agree with Cmac. Mark1's statement about milder winters being tougher is spot on. The turtles can sense weather better than we are able to, and they won't do anything that will put them in jeopardy. Offer a little food when you see them. If they are ready, they will eat it. If not, that...

It is a Red Eared Slider, Trachemys scripta elegans. It looks quite healthy. I would take a small brush (an old toothbrush, or similar) and gently scrube the shell. It seems to be covered in mud. As far as keeping it, Yvonne G gave some advice on how to care for it in one of the earlier...

Lunch break sleuthing @cdmay and @mark1 : I found the thread with the video that Carl was referencing: http://www.fieldherpforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=21495 (There is another link within that post to see the actual video on youtube) Enjoy! --Berkeley

That is awesome, Bill! Seriously cool work. I'll have to come by and say hey again sometime soon. --Berkeley

Wow! Those red cheeks are fantastic looking. Great post, Carl. Thanks for sharing. --Berkeley

I think it was on Field Herp Forum, Carl. I'll see if I can track it down and post a link here. --Berkeley