Hi,
I currently do not have any box turtles or tortoises but I want a box turtle . I have begun reading books, websites, and forums about the care of box turtles. I plan on getting one this spring or summer so I have time to research.
I can't wait to build a large outdoor enclosure and I am not sure about hibernating in the winter. I live in the cold north east where the Eastern Box turtle is native. I have only seen two in my life time. Our climate here is cold and snowy in the winter and we get lots of rain and humidity in the summer. I want the box turtle out as much as I can so I was thinking the Eastern Box turtle may be a good choice since it is native to my area according to the box turtle maps I have looked at.
So I am leaning towards the Eastern Box turtle for those reasons but would love to get opinions. I like all the box turtles they are adorable! So is the Eastern the best choice or are there others that do well in the same climate? What is the best beginner box turtle? Any recommendations? Thanks
I currently do not have any box turtles or tortoises but I want a box turtle . I have begun reading books, websites, and forums about the care of box turtles. I plan on getting one this spring or summer so I have time to research.
I can't wait to build a large outdoor enclosure and I am not sure about hibernating in the winter. I live in the cold north east where the Eastern Box turtle is native. I have only seen two in my life time. Our climate here is cold and snowy in the winter and we get lots of rain and humidity in the summer. I want the box turtle out as much as I can so I was thinking the Eastern Box turtle may be a good choice since it is native to my area according to the box turtle maps I have looked at.
So I am leaning towards the Eastern Box turtle for those reasons but would love to get opinions. I like all the box turtles they are adorable! So is the Eastern the best choice or are there others that do well in the same climate? What is the best beginner box turtle? Any recommendations? Thanks