Recent content by 68merc

My last setup was good but to close to the AC vent and kept my littles to cold. Moved to the opposite side of the room in new boxes that are twice the size. Storage drawers from Costco.

With 7 babies this year I want to keep them inside. Via YouTube I saw keeping only 2 together was better than one big pen. Shoe boxes from target and some pine from the garage, it’s going to work well.

My 14 year old kids are out for the first time this year! They spend the winter in my pool shed and until last month there was never a door, so it really wasn’t an issue for them to come and go. With the addition of the new door, I cut a hole for them.

On a happy note! Look what I found this afternoon! I was pruning/weeding and saw him. I put him in the baby pen, he and siblings will be safe.

I did find a place. I was just surprised how hard it was. I only posted so that others may read this and remember when they are in this situation. Next stop, tractor supply to buy a raccoon trap!

I’ve been keeping Ornate box turtle for about 8 years. I have an outside pen, 300sf or so that is planted and has many hides. Despite my best efforts, I had a raccoon show up Monday night and pull one of my turtles out and chew off three legs. My initial thought was to keep her inside and let...

I've been good Tom. Moved 2 years ago and have re-built my turtle pen and plan on a pond this year. The CDT's have the run of the back yard. I'm 90% sure they are both male but the smaller, rounder of the 2 keeps trying to mount his buddy.

I have 2 and think they are both male. Yes I know this can be bad and often not end well. One has grown bigger and longer while one is more round and 20% smaller. Attached are photos. They are 10 years old this year.

Hi Tom! It's been way too long since I've shared my tortoise life. Moved to a new home and will be treating all new enclosures soon.

Based on these photos can you tell me the sex of my CDT's? They are both 7/8 years old this fall.

Both. If they have knots and holes they are art.

Another hobby has been keeping me busy. [/][/IMG]

@Tom I've seen your builds, I'll take the complement!