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I found it hard to believe that my female began mating earlier this month of April. I always thought that box turtles generally become sexually mature between seven and ten years. However, this happened. Then, just a few days ago, I've seen nesting behavior every evening. I have no way...

I've noticed for the past couple of weeks an epidemic of tiny winged insects, called thrips, have continued to multiply at a staggering rate inside my terrarium. I haven't even seen mites reproduce this fast, every day when I remove their food dish it is covered in them and the next day the...

I recently got my hands on a used Evo 3D and decided to take some 3D images of my box turtles. They turned out great, all you need is some red/cyan glasses to enjoy. :D

I've been considering adding another to my herd. I really want a good looking female ornate, and I'm waiting on a couple of suppliers to get back to me with some pics of their stock. However, I ran into an ad for this guy. I already have a male Eastern, but the pattern and color really...

This one was from my first batch that came from a Three-Toed X Gulf Coast Hybrid I rescued from a construction zone. The mother was so light it seemed to defy physics, I had no idea how she lived. When I took her in I placed her on anti-parasitic pellets. What I saw during...

This was the first project I've ever done, and I still use it today. I used yellow pine 2x4s, plexiglass and wood chip board. Covered the whole thing, inside and out, with four coats of natural non-toxic waterproof varnish. Didn't have much in terms of tools, just a meter stick and a hand...

I've had Toby for about three years now after procuring him from a breeder in S. Carolina. The following have been taken the day I received him. He was a juvie at the time. Three years later, this is how he looks: He is one of the most friendly boxie I've ever had. 0 retraction...

Hey guise, just want to share my boxie pics and share knowledge. I've kept boxies all me life, from Gulf Coast, Three-Toes, Orients to Easterns. I've recently gave most of my herd to a local wildlife rescue that is trying to repopulate the dwindling box turtle numbers that have been affected...