I have wanted a captive Central American wood turtle for years. I am excited to get one tomorrow. This is Panama at the age of 2 months. I have raised my box turtles in the past was looking into raising this turtle in water as recommended by Garden State Tortoise in 1/2 inch of water. Has anyone...
I see a lot of information on raising leopard tortoises but I am wondering if there is a care sheet for adults? What temperatures can they handle outside safely as adults? Thanks!
Elongated T. has anyone successfully raised one from a baby? I am seeing so many captive-raised with some pyramid on the shell.I was wondering if any have successfully raised one without it? If so what was your care to raise them?
Hi I am purchasing a juvenile cherry head about 15 months and 4". I live in the PA in the colder northeast.Spring is coming and I have outside enclosures for my Russian tortoise and box turtles. I have never owned a tropical species and I am aware they need to be warm but was wondering what...
Hi, I am planning to finally build my outdoor enclosure this year for my box turtles & one for a Russian tortoise. I picked an area that gets morning and early afternoon sun.We live in a wooded area so lots of shade even though we have acres to work with. I live in western Pa so concerned about...
We are setting up a pond for koi fish and my res turtle. It is 8ft by 12 ft. ,shallow end 2ft and the deep end 4ft. It will have a waterfall and filter. If you any advise or tips I would love it for your words of wisdom.
I purchased a russian tortoise baby from CarolS a few months ago. She is beautiful and healthy. Eats well and comes when she sees me knowing I have breakfast. I would recommended purchasing from Carol her babies are awesome. An advantage I enjoyed purchasing from a good breeder from the forum is...
I live in western Pennsylvania and I have taken pictures of the most common weeds found in my area. I would love help on identifying what is safe for my tortoise and box turtles. I am nervous to feed them until I have the experts confirm what is safe and what is not . Dandelion leaves and clover...
These little guys have doubled in size since I got them from 10g & 12grams to 21g and 23g. Since Tutor has grown some I have noticed the vertebral scutes a little more. I noticed an extra scute but also the vertebral scutes themselves are different . Her shell is growing more oval and not as...
My tortoise cave came in so I thought I would share pictures just in case someone was thinking about getting one. It is big and could easily fit an adult box turtle , Russian or one the smaller tortoises as adults also. It is not made of the rock material like I thought it would like most of...
We had Salmon for dinner and I was wondering if I could offer it to my hatchling 3 toed box turtles? It was baked with nothing added just fresh salmon.
I am trying hard to behave myself and not purchase one of these guys. Arizona Compound has them for sale so I thought I would share just in case someone here is looking for one. http://market.kingsnake.com/detail.php?cat=129&de=1092476 If anyone purchases one please please post pictures :)!!
They seem to be enjoying the new enclosure. The humidity is easy to maintain now. No more spraying yeah!
They are so funny. Tutor comes to the front of the tank when she wants more food , basks, and is active. Leo is the shy and likes to stay in cover under leaves and waits until the food is...
It is going to be a little nursery around here with torts n turtles. I just got these two little guys they were born in August. They are so little .I am so nervous especially reading about babies dying and boxies not eating etc.That is a quarter under their soaking dish for size comparison.I...
I read some place I can't find the information that red wigglers can be harmful to box turtles. I know they are originally from Europe. So I am wondering if earthworms which are native here would be a better choice for the American box turtles. Any thoughts?
Last year my hubby made me a basking area on top of a 55 gallon tank so we could fill up the entire tank to give Myrtle the entire 55 gallons of swimming water.
Our friend gave us a free 55 gallon tank & stand but the tank had a leak. So my hubby removed the old silicone sealant and replaced...
Does anyone own or know anything about the Chinese box turtle, Cistoclemmys flavomarginata AKA: yellow-margined box turtle, yellow-rimmed box turtle ,Chinese box turtle ,snail-eating box turtle ?