Search results

  1. DCTurtle

    New to Turtles (Baby Box Turtle)

    Hi all, Thanks for your input! I really appreciate it! Do y'all think it's OK for me to dig my tort up in the mornings to make sure she eats? I don't want to traumatize her, but I want to make sure she's fed!
  2. DCTurtle

    New to Turtles (Baby Box Turtle)

    She is very cute! Yes, I have a ceramic space heater running and a basking light is on the way. During the day, we also keep the room at about 75 F. The enclosure is elevated off of the ground. I think once the dome light arrives, I'll be able to effectively manage the enclosure. I do...
  3. DCTurtle

    New to Turtles (Baby Box Turtle)

    Another picture of Lucy!
  4. DCTurtle

    New to Turtles (Baby Box Turtle)

    Here's the picture of her enclosure - the white thing on the side is a wet proof heating pad that I was using to warm the enclosure in conjunction with the space heater. Right now I just spray it with water to generate some extra humidity. I have a Hygrometer on the way as well so that I can...
  5. DCTurtle

    New to Turtles (Baby Box Turtle)

    Hi all, A friend of mine recently gave me a Baby Box turtle that she could no longer care for. Frankly, she was doing a really poor job of it anyway. We've named her Lucy (brown eyes mean it's a girl, right?) I'm brand new to turtles, but have read everything I could find online regarding...
Top