New turtle mom

[Lyssalou07]

Hi guys! A girl at work saved this little guy from her pool a couple of months ago. She brought him and his tank to give away and I fell in love with him and here we are.
First of all, I’d like to know what type of turtle he is. I’m assuming an Eastern box, but I’m usually wrong.
Next, how often/much should he be eating? He loves worms and will also eat lettuce, fruits, occasionally. I just want to make sure I’m getting it right!

Any other tips are appreciated!

 

[Ink]

Very cute turtle. @Yvonne G or @DoubleD1996! Should help you with ID.

 

[wellington]

He needs to eat every day and a pile about the size of him or a bit more. If he eats it all, give him more and make the pile bigger the next day. They should always have food available. In the wild they have the freedom to eat when they want.

 

[zovick]

Hi guys! A girl at work saved this little guy from her pool a couple of months ago. She brought him and his tank to give away and I fell in love with him and here we are.
First of all, I’d like to know what type of turtle he is. I’m assuming an Eastern box, but I’m usually wrong.
Next, how often/much should he be eating? He loves worms and will also eat lettuce, fruits, occasionally. I just want to make sure I’m getting it right!

Any other tips are appreciated!

It is definitely a Box Turtle. It is darker than the baby Easterns we have in my part of GA, but that may not mean anything. It could possibly be a Gulf Coast Box Turtle which do have darker adult colors than many Easterns do.

 

[Lyssalou07]

It is definitely a Box Turtle. It is darker than the baby Easterns we have in my part of GA, but that may not mean anything. It could possibly be a Gulf Coast Box Turtle which do have darker adult colors than many Easterns do.

I’m in South Alabama, so that makes sense!

 

[Bear2023]

He is adorable!🥰

 

[Bear2023]

He is adorable!🥰

How long have you had him?

 

[Bear2023]

I’m in South Alabama, so that makes sense!

What size of enclosure do you have?

 

[Bear2023]

I’m in South Alabama, so that makes sense!

What size of enclosure do you have

 

[Ink]

Could it be a melanistic box turtle? Color?

 

[Lyssalou07]

How long have you had him?

Since early January!

 

[Lyssalou07]

What size of enclosure do you have?

I think 20 gallon? One of the pet stores here suggested it when the girl found him.

 

[Ink]

You should read the care sheet for box turtles in the forum before you buy anything. 20 gallon tank is too small.

 

[Lyssalou07]

You should read the care sheet for box turtles in the forum before you buy anything. 20 gallon tank is too small.

I didn’t buy it. That’s what she brought him in.

 

[Ink]

I didn’t buy it. That’s what she brought him in.

Ok. I miss read.

 

[Bear2023]

Have you named him yet?

 

[Lyssalou07]

Have you named him yet?

Cletus 😅 it matches his personality!

 

[Bear2023]

Cletus 😅 it matches his personality!

So cute!