Pyxidea mouhotii?

[Moozillion]

Does anyone here keep Keeled Box Turtles (Pyxidea mouhotii)?

 

[Jacqui]

I think Benjamin does, not sure who else.

 

[Moozillion]

Thanks, Jacqui.

 

[Yvonne G]

I had one several years ago come through the Rescue here. I kept him for a while. The research at that time told me they had to be kept warm in the winter, and I didn't have room to set up another indoor habitat, so I adopted him out. He was pretty neat and made me wish I could afford to get a breeding group together.

 

[Moozillion]

Thanks, emysemys.

 

[EricIvins]

As long as you know how to properly care for Asian Forest Turtles, they are just about bullet proof........

 

[Moozillion]

Thanks, Ericlvns! Have you kept these? Or know anyone who has?

 

[EricIvins]

Thanks, Ericlvns! Have you kept these? Or know anyone who has?

I've kept these for a long while now. I also have an add up here and on Fauna for them......

 

[Moozillion]

Yes, Eric- I saw those ads! Since this will be my first turtle, I only want to start with one. Once I've gained a little more confidence in my husbandry skills I may get more and breed them, but I don't want to get ahead if myself. I'm currently planning on getting one in the Spring, because we have 2 trees to take out and a rats' nest to locate and remove before I can start the enclosure.

 

[DesertGrandma]

That is a cool looking turtle. Looks like it is made out of wood.

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Be sure to let us know when you get one and post some pics. Interesting species.

 

[taytay3391]

As long as you know how to properly care for Asian Forest Turtles, they are just about bullet proof........

Whoa cool eyes

 

[harris]

I had a small group of these guys in the late 80's / early 90's. They are awesome! You will not be dissapointed.

 

[Moozillion]

Thanks to all for the feedback! I'm getting excited about this!