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  1. LostRock

    At a Loss

    My three-toed boxie has had severe muscle atrophy for most of this year - the cause has remained unknown. Long story short, he was living in my parent's backyard most of his life. One day I discovered him and he was completely unable to walk. I've taken him to THREE different vets. The reptile...
  2. LostRock

    Greetings, my turtles, & questions (long post!)

    Greetings! I've kept turtles since I was three years old - I'm 21 now and I'm getting a lot more into the hobby recently. Little story: My 3 toed boxie, Roger (not actually sure if male or female, but I will get to that later), was kept in my parent's backyard for most of his life. Typically...
  3. LostRock

    Phoenix Extreme Heat

    Interesting. I should invest in a trash can lid, or something similar. I've noticed that they do "reverse" hibernate during the very hot and dry summer days. I just worry about them. They have tons of areas with shade. I've built large pots on their sides for them to go in, lots of bushes they...
  4. LostRock

    Phoenix Extreme Heat

    Hi there, I am brand new to any kind of tortoise/turtle forum. I've kept box turtles all my life. I know this might shock some of you, but my box turtles have always lived in my backyard. I've had 2/3 turtles live in my yard for almost a decade. They come to our porch when they are hungry, as...
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