Midorikawa
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So just found out from these forums that I accidentally adopted a box turtle, pretty sure of the desert variety.
Currently I have it in a glass tank with wood chips (soft kind) as the flooring and he has a shelter, water dish, and food dish. And of course a heat lamp.
Considering he’s a turtle and not a tortoise like I thought, I’m assuming he needs a larger thing of water, and I wouldn’t be surprised if I’m doing everything wrong.
I feed him things like spinach and lettuce everyday and change the water daily as well.
Also found out it is not legal in my area. Trying to find out what to do. I certainly don’t want to just put him outside when it’s winter and I live in a complex where everyone has tiny patios, and we found him in the complex on the sidewalk. Simply thought we were helping him considering the environment. I’m currently doing research about what to do as as much as I want to keep him and give proper love, I don’t want to be breaking any laws. So if anyone has advice on this part too, it would be much appreciated.
Currently I have it in a glass tank with wood chips (soft kind) as the flooring and he has a shelter, water dish, and food dish. And of course a heat lamp.
Considering he’s a turtle and not a tortoise like I thought, I’m assuming he needs a larger thing of water, and I wouldn’t be surprised if I’m doing everything wrong.
I feed him things like spinach and lettuce everyday and change the water daily as well.
Also found out it is not legal in my area. Trying to find out what to do. I certainly don’t want to just put him outside when it’s winter and I live in a complex where everyone has tiny patios, and we found him in the complex on the sidewalk. Simply thought we were helping him considering the environment. I’m currently doing research about what to do as as much as I want to keep him and give proper love, I don’t want to be breaking any laws. So if anyone has advice on this part too, it would be much appreciated.