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Hello,
I am thinking about getting a box turtle, for me. My son (age 6), who is still too young to have one of his own, has mentioned that he would like to do a 4H project with one. I have a three year old daughter so I am not sure how I will keep her away from them... I am thinking about a 3 toed box turtle pair (male and female, because they get along pretty good) but I really don't want to breed baby turtles -- not until my kids are both a lot older. I live in north central Idaho and it is still pretty cold up here. I would like to prepare an outdoor enclosure now and would like advice on that. I also intend on getting a 36 X18 X 12 indoor terrarium to keep them during the cold seasons and I would like advice on that too. I don't know how important hibernation is so any help with that would be great.
Thanks,
Turtle Fever
I am thinking about getting a box turtle, for me. My son (age 6), who is still too young to have one of his own, has mentioned that he would like to do a 4H project with one. I have a three year old daughter so I am not sure how I will keep her away from them... I am thinking about a 3 toed box turtle pair (male and female, because they get along pretty good) but I really don't want to breed baby turtles -- not until my kids are both a lot older. I live in north central Idaho and it is still pretty cold up here. I would like to prepare an outdoor enclosure now and would like advice on that. I also intend on getting a 36 X18 X 12 indoor terrarium to keep them during the cold seasons and I would like advice on that too. I don't know how important hibernation is so any help with that would be great.
Thanks,
Turtle Fever