Recent content by Deborah S

I have had my three rescued box turtles for 15 years. They came to me after spending their lives as “school pets.” Each was extremely malnourished and had serious shell malformations, due to the lack of proper diets and light. They love Rep-Cal Tortoise Food. I highly recommend it. I moisten...

I have three boxies – 2 females and 1 male. One of my females, Mrs. Peepers, is 25 years old and was a classroom pet who I rescued 14 years ago. Iris and Tank, who are approximately 8 years old, have been with me for a year and were also classroom pets. Iris and Tank were in horrible shape...

I live in eastern Pennsylvania and have had 3 rescued box turtles for 14 years – 1 male and 2 female. From April through October, they live happily in their outside wooden enclosure which is made out of 2" x 12" lumber. It measures 4’ x 6’ and has a framed and hinged chicken wire lid to keep...