About two months ago my friends came to my apartment with a surprise for my five-year-old (and it was a surprise to me too): a Turtle. They reassured me that he was a low-maintenance pet and then they left. Well after completing some research I discovered that the turtle, my son named “Mr...
Hi everyone! I recently adopted an eastern box turtle, Sammy, from a family member. He has been much less energetic than usual the past few days and I think (but am not sure) that his breathing may have changed. I'm not sure if I need to be concerned about a possible respiratory infection or...
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So I've had my three toed box turtle for around 8 years now. Someone gave her to me when I was like 10 and I had no idea how to actually care for her and it's kinda sad. But surprisingly she's still healthy, and I'm doing my best to better her life. I don't yet have my own job and...
I received this rescued 3-legged box turtle from a wildlife rescue and museum to work some magic with, but there is SO much going on with his shell that I'm honestly a bit confused with what kind of damage this all is or how to tackle the problem areas. I am more than willing to take him to the...
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You all helped me so much when my box turtle was afraid of water...I am hoping I can get assistance with a new issue that has developed!!
I adopted Spike a few months ago, and quickly realized that she had not received great care in the past. I wss informed that she had lived on...
Have been advised to not take one from wild and am looking to adopt one box turtle in St. Louis, MO. Eastern, Ornate or three-toed box turtles are fine as they can be kept outdoor here based on my research.. I've built a pen in the back of my house...
NOTE: With temperatures being high in most places I recommend that the box be held for pickup at your nearest FedEx Ship Center.
NOTE: Absolutely no shipping to any state where this species is restricted, don't ask.
Species: A true North American gem, the three toed box turtles are a great...
Top four are a shy little male I helped off the road this morning.
The bottom four are a little female I helped off the road about ten miles further down the road.
I really enjoy helping these lil turts out of the road. I take pictures of every one and determine a sex.
Been thinking about...
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I am new to the box turtle community - I recently adopted a box turtle from someone that I met at work. They *think* that the turtle is about 10 years old but aren't certain. It does not sound like she has received very good care, but seems to be in pretty good shape. Slightly...
Hi! In late March, an elderly man fell off the sidewalk while hanging up signs. I was driving down the street back to our house. When I helped him up and made sure everything was alright,(he was unharmed, just shocked.) he told me he found a weird looking turtle in his front yard that morning...
My box turtle has been sitting in her water dish for a day and a half. I moved her out of it at one point but she just went back and sat there. She's alert but has mostly remained still this whole time. Is this something I should be worried about?
I have a large outdoor habitat containing sixty-three box turtles. All are three-toed box turtles with the exception of one wild-caught ornate box turtle. The area is approximately 10,000 square feet, part wooded and the remainder bermuda grass and ornamental grasses. There is a pond in the...
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A box turtle has decided to make my back yard his home. We are very happy about this. We noticed he has two bumps on one side of his head. Looking on the Internet, ear abscesses seem the most likely cause, though the bumps don't look inflamed like the pictures I saw... My question is...
I recently inherited a (what I believe to be) ornate box turtle. I've read that their diet should be pretty much 50/50 greens and protein. He goes nuts for some worms, but won't touch any greens. I feel like I've tried absolutely everything. I didn't feed him for a few days and then offered him...
Return it to the wild (I'm for) or find it a home (not something I support 100%). I was given a box turtle (I think). I'm pretty sure was found in the wild (here in FL). Don't know anything about these nor the best course of action. I'm for returning to the wild. However, if it's more likely...
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I'm very new here and do not actually have a tortoise yet, but I've been thinking about getting one for about a year and have been reading this forum for a few months now. I want to make sure I know what I'm getting into before I actually take the plunge and buy a tortoise.
My first...
Hey everyone, we've had our three toed, Clem, for almost two months now. I've been worried about her recently because she literally stays buried under her substrate all day (and I think night too). At first I thought she might just be nervous in her new habitat, but its been almost two months...