Yeah, i have read a few times that box turtles are better in outdoor habitats. The only reason I question is, I have a friend who has had box turtles for years indoors kept in aquariums and theyre doing fine. one lives in a 75gallon tank and the other in a 33gallon long tank. He doesnt mist the tanks or anything. He just provides large water dishes. He also has the UV bulb and a heat pad. I would get a lower watt basking bulb instead. Maybe 50 watt.
His turtles are wild caught but are taken to the vet regularly, and as far as I know, theyre perfectly healthy and tame.

Is my friends settup flawed, and he's just been lucky?
Thanks for your help. If it comes down to it I wont get the turtle. But i've always wanted one and would really like it to work out.
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1.1.0-Tokay Geckos
1.0.0- Leopard Gecko
0.1.0-Irian Jaya Blue Tongue Skink
0.0.1-Armadillo Lizard
0.0.1-Pyxie Frog
0.0.2-Pacman Frogs
1.0.0- Fire Salamander
1.2.0-African Giant Millipedes
2.0.0-Madagasgar Hissing Cockroaches
0.0.1-Desert Hairy Scorpion
0.0.4-Florida Bark Scorpions
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