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Rescued turtle, need help identifying!

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  1. Sulest Ballard

    Sulest Ballard New Member

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    Hello,

    A friend of mine rescued a tortoise but needs help identifying the breed to give it the proper nutrition and care it needs. Any assistance would he greatly appreciated!


    Thank you,

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    Sulest Ballard, Jun 9, 2019
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    Yvonne G Old Timer TFO Admin 10 Year Member! Platinum Tortoise Club

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    It's a male three toe box turtle (Terrapene carolina triunguis).
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    Sulest Ballard New Member

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    Thank you soooo much!!!
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    dmmj The member formerly known as captain awesome Moderator 10 Year Member!

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    Check your local laws on box turtles.
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    Will do! Thank you, we are in Texas
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