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    Box turtles from turtlesource?

    I only have experience ordering 1 hatchling ornate boxie from them but my impression is positive. She arrived on time and healthy in August. She is currently doing great being very active, eating a lot and exhibiting good behavior.
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    Finally Fruit

    Our baby ornate that we got in August appetite has recently increased dramatically along with her activity. She is eating a large variety of healthy foods now. So we share your excitement. You may find yours will eat more as well. It maybe because spring is approaching.
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    Christmas vacation

    Never thought of that. It's a great idea. Thank you
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    Christmas vacation

    Anyone else with advice on the risks with that length of time gone and what could be done to reduce that beyond what I wrote prior?
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    Christmas vacation

    Unfortunately no we are flying. We live in Texas and flying to Indiana. We made the flight reservations long before our new BT arrived.
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    Christmas vacation

    Hello everyone, I'm seeking some advice. We have a baby ornate BT that we received in late August. She is doing well and healthy. Hoping that shows in the provided pics. We unfortunately had our prior TTBT pass away earlier in the summer. We got our prior TTBT after she was about 2 years...
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    Yearling ornate & pregnant wife any real risks?

    RE: Yearling ornate & pregnant wife any real risks? Thank everyone who responded to our posts. They were all very helpful and we appreciate taking the time to share your knowledge and experiences with us. Our boxie thanks you too.
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    Yearling ornate & pregnant wife any real risks?

    Hello everyone. I'm new to the forum. My wife I just received a beautiful less than year old ornate box turtle. We also just found out that my wife is pregnant. My mother did some research on the net and found some info from the FDA warning not to have turtles and a less than 5 year child...
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