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    Inherited an Eastern Box Turtle

    Well! She hates baths but likes being misted, and if I revoke berries she will eventually break down and eat her greens haha she is very much like an old woman. Once left my door unlatched- she isn't interesting enough for the dogs, so I was never worried about them, but I have two CATS that...
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    Inherited an Eastern Box Turtle

    I got you covered on tomatoes! I was wondering how they would get their fiber, will have to get some commercial pellets :3 Today's offering: mulberry leaves rinsed from outback, two small blackberries, a cherry tomato and a cucumber slice (note jealous dogs for scale of deliciousness- they...
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    My $3.30 enclosure

    Substrate is about 2 inches deep- added extra rocks to help keep toes filed down, but maybe went over board ;)
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    My $3.30 enclosure

    @leigti Perfect! Two of those would be even more surface area. Maybe this is a dumb question, but if you only cut the holes big enough for the lights, would she get enough fresh air? I've seen herpers with tote tanks cut out the center of the lid and replace with mesh, but then in this case it...
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    Inherited an Eastern Box Turtle

    @Angel Carrion This is great, thank you! She didn't seem to like the collard greens, and I was thinking of pulling some wild raspberry/blackberry and/or wild grape leaves or wood sorrel to see if that tempted her and maybe eased the transition a little bit. Will definitely be picking up a...
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    My $3.30 enclosure

    Also, will be making a cover sooner than later. Was thinking wooden frame with mesh top, because I have 2 cats ;) I will make sure to get a strip light UVB though :)
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    My $3.30 enclosure

    @Angel Carrion Awesome ideas with the veggie planted tank and grass clippings! Great idea! :D
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    Inherited an Eastern Box Turtle

    DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT!! I learned so much from your edible plants and grass clippings post!! :D :D
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    Inherited an Eastern Box Turtle

    Go for it! Read a basic care guide on here, but would love all the info I can get! :)
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    Inherited an Eastern Box Turtle

    Thanks for the link and welcome, guys!
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    My $3.30 enclosure

    Yes! Adding ferns and mosses are the goal :) That's a great idea to add the dead leaves, thank you! There are definitely some terracotta plant saucers laying around, so I will go ahead and swap them out. Thank you!
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    My $3.30 enclosure

    That would be the ideal situation, but unfortunately I am a renter I don't have any land to keep her in an outdoor setup right now. Eventually though, that would be wonderful!
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    My $3.30 enclosure

    I think it is pressed board- that's why I layered garbage bags on the bottom to help keep it dry. Maybe I should swap out the fountain for a water bowl?
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    My $3.30 enclosure

    I apologize if this is a completely obnoxious post, but this is my very first enclosure for my very first turtle and I'm stoked! My -as yet unnamed- adult female Eastern box turtle. It took me right around 7 hours to get this work in progress set up. Still need UVB and live plants :) Critiques...
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    What uvb bulb is ideal for eastern box turtles

    I get mosses for cheap at gardening stores/lowes etc compared to pet stores. Same stuff, different audience, different price. At either place just gotta be careful it doesn't have added coloring :)
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