need identification please

[terryo]

My friend was given two box turtles...male and female. She asked me to find out what they were so she could give them the proper care.

 

[egyptiandan]

Well the male is an Eastern box turtle, T.c.carolina, Terry.

Need pictures of the female to know what she is.

Danny

 

[terryo]

Thanks Danny...I was thinking both Easterns, but didn't want to tell her until I knew for sure.

 

[Jacqui]

Those sure are beauties!

 

[terryo]

Very sad thing....IMO....her neighbor found them up-state, and took them home, and kept them for 4 months and now found out that they should hibernate, so she gave them to her. She doesn't remember what woods she found them, as she was hiking someplace. I hate that she took them out of the woods. They were together under a log. Damn...that kills me. My friend has a lot ob boxies, and a really very big garden that she made for her's, so she's going to keep them out there. We thought they were Eastern's but wanted to make sure.

 

[egyptiandan]

Yes they are both Eastern box turtles.

Danny

 

[terryo]

Thank you Danny.

 

[Jerseynox]

Very sad thing. She doesn't remember what woods she found them, as she was hiking someplace. I hate that she took them out of the woods. They were together under a log. Damn...that kills me.

yes sad, together under a log <<(good movie title) at least they are still together and get good care

 

[Sweetness_bug]

They are bueatiful

 

[pongpagong]

yeah,they are beautiful eastern boxies!!!

 

[tczar]

what great looking turtles , moving to s carolina soon, hopefully. they will be my first find!!!!