It was a wild box turtle summer here in South Jersey. Winter is a time where I can take a breath and gather my thoughts while most of my herd is blissfully sleeping… and Growing!
It also gives me time to focus on my indoor animals. This time last year, I had suddenly and inexplicably lost my...
Extremely disheartened by the sudden death of my few month old Florida Box Turtle (t.c.bauri) who we simply called “Bauri”. This little guy/or girl was so full of personality. The most energetic little turtle ever. He was like a little bulldozer. When you picked him up he would nearly jump out...
Hey everyone. Meet Tonga. My first hatchling and also My first tortoise. I am new to tortoise keeping. I am mostly familiar with keeping Box Turtles. I always liked Red Foot Tortoises, especially Cherry Heads. That black and red combo is so cool. Tonga just recently hatched in my incubator. He...
My Insta-hatch Egg from Tortstork.
About a year ago, I came across something cool on Instagram. There was a guy who was selling not just hatchling tortoises... but also the option to buy one still in the egg. I reached out to him, wondering if that was even possible. The only thing i knew about...
I built this “tortoise table” that currently houses box turtles a few months ago. Just realized that i never posted any pictures of it. I came up with the design and though i am not all that handy, i built it myself.
Hey everyone. I recently got an email about a rough looking Asian Box Turtle for adoption through MATTS in Baltimore. Looks pretty neglected. If anyone out there has the means to adopt and give this turtle a great life, contact MATTS and put in a application.
Hey everyone! It’s that time of year again. Getting my outdoor enclosure cleaned out and ready to plant plenty if edible hiding places. Any suggestions for what to plant for Eastern/ Three Toed. So far i have:
Elephant Ear Bulbs (for shade)
Strawberries (obviously)
Kale
Mustard Greens
Radish...
I just purchased this Eastern Box Turtle from a reputable online reptile seller. She is a good weight. Active. I am letting her settle in for a few days before i feed her, but as soon as i soaked her she took a long drink. The only thing troubling me is these strange patches she has on both of...
Does anyone know where i can find a female eastern box turtle? I would prefer a pair of females in truth. I am starting construction on a second outdoor enclosure to house my female three toe during the warm months. I would love for it to double as a year round enclosure for 1-2 female Easterns.
I have had my Male Eastern Box Turtle, Clem, for a few years now. He is colorful and active. I am looking to find him a mate, or better yet, a pair of mates this spring. I have read/heard that a 2 female to 1 male ratio helps take the stress off a line female. I plan to extend his already large...
I am currently incubating a Sulcata tortoise egg. I am only caring for him in the beginning however. His forever home is in Florida. I do plan to keep him a few months. He will be well started before he makes the trip. I am about to start construction on a tortoise table. It will be large, with...
Hi everyone, i am new to the community and app. I have had turtles most of my life. I currently have an adult Eastern Box turtle, a two year old Eastern Box Turtle, a 9 year old Three Toed box turtle, and i just recently rescued a hatchling Gulf Coast/Three Toe hybrid. I am also fostering a red...