I bought a two year old (not really even sure if she's two, as she has so much color on her) Eastern boxie around a month ago. The person I bought from said she was very friendly. However, her personality has proved totally the opposite. She was very dirty when she arrived and I have to wonder if I was scammed and she's not captive bred at all. I can't hardly get her to eat because it seems she doesn't just want the food plopped down in front of her. She wants to "hunt" for the food (I've discovered this after much observation).
When I hold her she moves her neck all around with her mouth partially open - pretty sure she's trying to get ahold of me and bite down. She's not friendly in the least, and I feel really sad for her.
Ssssooooo.......the question is: I live in Ohio where Eastern box turtles actually live in the wild - should I release her to the wild????? It seems she would be happier.
I'm so sad to have to release her, BUT I want her to be happy. And she's not happy. She's not anything like any captive boxie I've ever had.
Advice, anyone?????
When I hold her she moves her neck all around with her mouth partially open - pretty sure she's trying to get ahold of me and bite down. She's not friendly in the least, and I feel really sad for her.
Ssssooooo.......the question is: I live in Ohio where Eastern box turtles actually live in the wild - should I release her to the wild????? It seems she would be happier.
I'm so sad to have to release her, BUT I want her to be happy. And she's not happy. She's not anything like any captive boxie I've ever had.
Advice, anyone?????