As many of us know, it's not a good idea to house different species of tortoise together. This is because they might have different environmental requirements, they could fight or hybridize, and they could spread diseases to each other.
However, recently the question has come up as to whether it's okay to mix tortoises and box turtles. One good say that, for the same reasons above, it's not a good idea. On the other hand, although tortoises and box turtles are both chelonians, they are in different families. Therefore, they can have similar environmental requirements, they might get along, and they can't hybridize. What's more, it's not clear whether they can share diseases or not.
So what do you think? Is it okay for tortoises and box turtles to cohabitat? Please vote on the poll and share you opinion below. Thanks!
However, recently the question has come up as to whether it's okay to mix tortoises and box turtles. One good say that, for the same reasons above, it's not a good idea. On the other hand, although tortoises and box turtles are both chelonians, they are in different families. Therefore, they can have similar environmental requirements, they might get along, and they can't hybridize. What's more, it's not clear whether they can share diseases or not.
So what do you think? Is it okay for tortoises and box turtles to cohabitat? Please vote on the poll and share you opinion below. Thanks!