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    Would like to rehome my Gulf Coast Box Turtle, no trade necessary, in FL

    I'm so sorry, but he was donated to a local herpetological society for their education program. I'll try to figure out how to delete my original post.
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    This website's communications options are not exactly easy to figure out - is this a private...

    This website's communications options are not exactly easy to figure out - is this a private message? Let me know if you see this - somehow!
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    1st Platynota Babies!!!

    GOSH - they are the cutest little things! I wonder how the one with yellow spots on the center spine will look as an adult - all the others have black spots in the center. How big across are they? The size of a half dollar? Or bigger?
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    Yes, I am willing to ship him before it gets too hot out. I have never shipped a turtle so I...

    Yes, I am willing to ship him before it gets too hot out. I have never shipped a turtle so I might need a little guidance on the process, but I can do it. I'm sorry I never saw the notification for your message and just stumbled across it now. Are you even still interested? Do you want him for...
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    Would like to rehome my Gulf Coast Box Turtle, no trade necessary, in FL

    Hi All, I "rescued" a tiny GC BT a little over a year ago. He or she has grown well and [I assume] is healthy but after reading this forum for a year and getting a lot of help I have come to the realization that there are people out there that really love their torts and that I am not giving him...
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    My winter tortoise house

    I also would like to marry you. Sigh.
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    Gulf Coast Boxie still won't eat ...

    The thermometer is laying on the substrate, so I think it's pretty accurate. The low light is the heat; the high light is just light. If I put it too close to the mesh it's like his enclosure is lit by a spotlight! Re: the temperature - it's probably about 80 degrees in there, but I can...
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    Gulf Coast Boxie still won't eat ...

    Hi Everyone, I have had a heck of a time trying to get my Harry to eat. Since the weather got colder he will not eat. I have tried pellets on the advice of everyone here - I got some Mazuri and some other one (forgot the brand name) and soak them and give it to him with what used to be his...
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    Give pet tortoises more space to live

    Darn, not available here, but I might be able to build one ...
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    Flies?

    I do vermiculture (compost with worms) and the fruit fly and springtail problems are common. Killing the flies with tape or however you want to do it will work if you are diligent and don't leave any left alive. For the springtails - this is going to sound gross, and it is very labor intensive...
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    Is my GC Boxie trying to hibernate?

    Thanks for posting. I'll try to worry less, and am definitely still providing food.
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    Give pet tortoises more space to live

    WOW. Really gives me some ideas too. THANK you for sharing!! How did you make those sliding glass doors? And are there vents somewhere?
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    Is my GC Boxie trying to hibernate?

    My yearling Harry has never been a particularly active turtle, or a very good eater. Recently when I go to feed him I have to dig him up to soak him and try to get him to eat. He won't eat at all, and when I leave him alone he just burrows back immediately. Is he trying to hibernate? The house...
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    Baby gulf coast turtle

    Thanks for that tip - I just happen to have an old coffee grinder somewhere .... Everyone on this forum is so nice. I really appreciate it.
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    Baby gulf coast turtle

    OK, thanks so much you guys! Looking at the Omega One pellets available on Amazon, the product is specified as either juvenile or adult. If my boxie is 4.5" long and maybe a little over a year old, is he considered a juvenile still, or an adult? He still prefers protein foods and will scarcely...
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