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    Sudden Death of Florida Box Turtle

    I always appreciate advise and constructive criticism. Especially when i am making a mistake that i can learn from. It appears that my photo did not do the best job at showing that he was indeed being kept in shallow water. Changed every 2 days or so. About 3/4 of an inch or so. To shallow to...
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    Sudden Death of Florida Box Turtle

    He was indeed kept in shallow water. About 3/4 of an inch. And the water was changed every other day or so.
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    How many tortoises/turtles do we have on TFO ? Let`s count !

    I am currently sitting at 23 turtles, and 2 tortoises. Trying to bump up that tortoise count. “Those are rookie numbers!”
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    Winter Musings…

    It was a wild box turtle summer here in South Jersey. Winter is a time where I can take a breath and gather my thoughts while most of my herd is blissfully sleeping… and Growing! It also gives me time to focus on my indoor animals. This time last year, I had suddenly and inexplicably lost my...
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    Please read! trade sulcata for RF

    Emotional Rollercoaster
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    Some box turtle stuff

    I love watching my box turtles move around their outdoor enclosure. They are always doing something interesting. Such a curious and intelligent species.
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    Some box turtle stuff

    You are speaking my language. Always been my favorite turtle breed. As many different personalities as there are patterns. Mine are adopted from all over and each has their own routine and preferences.
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    Tortstork

    Tortstork and Randy himself are extremely reliable. No need to worry. Not only will you get a healthy animal, packaged and shipped perfectly, but you are also buying access to the wealth of knowledge Tortstork can provide. I bought a cherry head from them 2 years ago and I still get quick...
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    Sudden Death of Florida Box Turtle

    The turtle came from a trusted friend and very reputable source. He was very healthy for a long time. Growing like a weed. I have to think it is something I did wrong. That being said, my only experience thus far is raising Eastern Box Turtles. Florida Box Turtles was a new endeavor on my end...
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    Sudden Death of Florida Box Turtle

    That is possible. But its the same tiny pellets that he always eats.
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    Sudden Death of Florida Box Turtle

    I have seen both ways recommended. I have raised eastern box turtles for years before trying my hand with Bauri. I have found more success keeping them aquatic for the first year or so. In my experience they can borrow into areas where moisture is lower and can dry out very quickly. A dry...
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    Sudden Death of Florida Box Turtle

    I agree. I am at a total loss. I would think it was something in the food, but it was Mazuri pellets out of the same container he always eats from. I am always careful not to contaminate the food.
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    Sudden Death of Florida Box Turtle

    Extremely disheartened by the sudden death of my few month old Florida Box Turtle (t.c.bauri) who we simply called “Bauri”. This little guy/or girl was so full of personality. The most energetic little turtle ever. He was like a little bulldozer. When you picked him up he would nearly jump out...
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    Tonga: My First Hatchling Tortoise

    Another weigh in. Growing like a weed... or some organic greens.
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    Tonga: My First Hatchling Tortoise

    Tonga got to visit the shore for Memorial Day. Instead of leaving him home without his heat lamp running, it was a perfect opportunity to bring him down and get him some real sunlight.
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