Oskar Marinez
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- Jul 25, 2016
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hi everybody, I recently acquired what I think is an ornate box turtle from a woman who's son had neglected, and I have a few questions.
1) how do I get him/her to eat vegetables? I have tried giving her all types of vegetables and leafy greens, but the only plant I can get her to eat are tomatoes. The previous owner only fed her worms
2) how do I set up a proper habitat? I have read up on housing ornate box turtles, and some people say they prefer a more arid environment, while others claim they are happiest in a humid enclosure, with lots of ferns and moss, I have read that they are less hardy than other types of box turtles, and I want to make sure she is housed properly.
3) how do I tell his/her sex? It seems to be female because there is no indentation on the plastron, and it's eyes are more brown than anything else, but I am just not sure. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
1) how do I get him/her to eat vegetables? I have tried giving her all types of vegetables and leafy greens, but the only plant I can get her to eat are tomatoes. The previous owner only fed her worms
2) how do I set up a proper habitat? I have read up on housing ornate box turtles, and some people say they prefer a more arid environment, while others claim they are happiest in a humid enclosure, with lots of ferns and moss, I have read that they are less hardy than other types of box turtles, and I want to make sure she is housed properly.
3) how do I tell his/her sex? It seems to be female because there is no indentation on the plastron, and it's eyes are more brown than anything else, but I am just not sure. Any help would be greatly appreciated!