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    Turtles and small children

    I think she is an ornate box turtle, she is 3.5" right now here is a pic. I have already started working on fixing issues with her enclosure that I discovered after reading a link someone sent me on my introduction post
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    Turtles and small children

    Reading to them is a great idea! That would my youngest brother a ton with his reading skills! Thank you!
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    New kid on the block

    You are a beautiful human being
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    Turtles and small children

    We had already been hand feeding her (it was how we discovered her love of raspberries) would a hamster ball work for letting her roam a little? Not on the cold floor but we have a train table that she could move on. I really appreciate having someone to ask bout her my neighbor didn't really...
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    New kid on the block

    Thank you for the link! It was very helpful! I will fix up her enclosure better now!
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    Turtles and small children

    Is there a safe way for me to let the kids interact with her? I would put her outside but my roommates have dogs that I don't trust with her.
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    New kid on the block

    Thanks for the advise! The "reptile specialist" at my local pet store suggested that I use this cover, what do you recommend? I will definitely be checking out the care sheet as you suggested!
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    Turtles and small children

    Hello! I'm new and I have 5 younger siblings who are very excited about the turtle and want to help. (The youngest is 6) We have let her roam around the floor between our legs but are we stressing her out? I don't let the kids pick her up for fear of them accidentally dropping her but how much...
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    New kid on the block

    Hello! I am new to this all, I recently became a turtle mama. I attached a picture of my baby Princess Josefina Henrietta IV of Spain (I have some very creative siblings). She was given to us as payment for doing yard work for an elderly neighbor. She is about 3.5" long and loves raspberries! I...
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