Say hello to “One Eye Wanda”…she’s a 2019 three toed hatchling that lost her eye from one of her clutchmates. The eye became infected, she became sick, and it took about 2 months of rehab to get her back to somewhat normal. I’ve been feeding her like crazy this year to get her caught back up to...
Hello…I’ve found too many inconsistencies and variables with a heat mat. While this may work for you, this information maybe better suited for experienced care takers not for new and novice keepers especially with special needs cases. Personally, I’ve found over the years the importance of...
On 8/6/21 my beloved mother passed away at her residence in Sebring, Florida. Thankfully, I was able to be by her side as I travelled from Ohio that day. While I won’t get into all the details of her health, I will say she was an absolute warrior and inspiration to anyone who was fortunate to...
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Hello and welcome…your EBT is probably more in the 1-3 year old range since being this little one is wild caught. The growth process can be much slower for wild’s let alone injured wild’s than a captive bred.
I do have a concern with your substrate…little ones and yearlings can...
Hello…I understand your concerns on why you felt the need to keep a wild box turtle but if I kidnapped you and put you in 2’x4’ glass only closet, how do you think you would feel? If your going to provide a safe haven home then you better be prepared to provide all the necessities a box turtle...
For now that is the plan, however I am always open for trades;) Terrapene Ornata, Cuora Ambio
Hello Yvonne….For now that is the plan, however I am always open for trades…For instance I am looking to continue to build a Terrapene Ornata Ornata group or a Cuora Amboinensis yearling would spark an...
Here’s a 2019 holdback captive bred 3 toed box turtle that deviates from the norm from my group. The parents are light shelled with minimal markings. The male’s skin is very colorful while the females is average. The mother averaged close to 2 clutches a year(about 8 egg average) for the last 5...
Hello…i think Jeff was making a fun point on what we associate sometimes a turtle bonding and the reality of the turtle just wanting food. Just like humans, box turtles have different personalities and quirks that make them each unique, so it’s possible your little one definitely could have an...