Vynindis
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Ok guys, so my daughters friends had a large male Eastern Box Turtle. They were keeping him in like a 9x18 inch cardboard box so I took him.
If you remember, I just got my first turtle a few months ago when I rescued a female. Well, I don't have the money to set up another enclosure but I won't just abandon the male. Everytime he sees Petra (the female) he goes after her. I don't know if he's trying to have sex with her or just attacking her. His penis isn't out, so I think he's just attacking her.
I set up hides and blind spots to distract them from one another. That does pretty good most of the time but today she barged into his hide box and, of course, got attacked for it.
The enclosure isn't really large enough for two turtles, I just know he's better off with us than he was with those kids. At least he's fed properly and in the right environment. Still, these two can't be happy with living together so I'm looking to find someone who can handle him.
I live in Milton, WV and I've tried the animal rescues in the area. None can come get him and I don't have a car. I figured checking here was the best possible option. Maybe someone would like to have rescue him or maybe help me figure it out.
He's well loved by all of us, it's just that she was here first and it was her home that got invaded, you know? He had a small hole in his carapace when we got him which I've since cleaned daily and healed. I believe those kids were HORRIBLE to him. He's pretty comfortable around humans now though after proper diet and care.
He's gorgeous is the thing. The males are so stunning, I had no idea. He's absolutely MASSIVE compared to her too, which I know isn't good. She's on the 4 inch size (full grown I believe) and he's on the very large sales of males. High carapace, about 6 inches long (maybe large) and his body in general is just huge. Awesome looking little (not so little) guy.
But any suggestions, a rescue, or a place that does rescues would be much appreciated guys. I'll keep the little guy as long as I can. I'll get some pics up later for you guys to check him out. He's quite a beautiful turtle.
If you remember, I just got my first turtle a few months ago when I rescued a female. Well, I don't have the money to set up another enclosure but I won't just abandon the male. Everytime he sees Petra (the female) he goes after her. I don't know if he's trying to have sex with her or just attacking her. His penis isn't out, so I think he's just attacking her.
I set up hides and blind spots to distract them from one another. That does pretty good most of the time but today she barged into his hide box and, of course, got attacked for it.
The enclosure isn't really large enough for two turtles, I just know he's better off with us than he was with those kids. At least he's fed properly and in the right environment. Still, these two can't be happy with living together so I'm looking to find someone who can handle him.
I live in Milton, WV and I've tried the animal rescues in the area. None can come get him and I don't have a car. I figured checking here was the best possible option. Maybe someone would like to have rescue him or maybe help me figure it out.
He's well loved by all of us, it's just that she was here first and it was her home that got invaded, you know? He had a small hole in his carapace when we got him which I've since cleaned daily and healed. I believe those kids were HORRIBLE to him. He's pretty comfortable around humans now though after proper diet and care.
He's gorgeous is the thing. The males are so stunning, I had no idea. He's absolutely MASSIVE compared to her too, which I know isn't good. She's on the 4 inch size (full grown I believe) and he's on the very large sales of males. High carapace, about 6 inches long (maybe large) and his body in general is just huge. Awesome looking little (not so little) guy.
But any suggestions, a rescue, or a place that does rescues would be much appreciated guys. I'll keep the little guy as long as I can. I'll get some pics up later for you guys to check him out. He's quite a beautiful turtle.