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I was wondering if anybody had pics of there cages/pens? If so I would really like it if I could see them. IM trying to brainstorm up some good ideas for next year!

well actually box turtles really shouldn't be kept inside unless maybe for winter hibernation. but yes i do have some pics that i will post here later

I keep my three toed indoors almost year round.I have an outdoor pen for the hot days in the summer(I live in edmonton, Alberta so there aren't too many hot enough days and nights) but i keep her inside over the fall,winter and spring.

I will post some pics tonight if i have the time.

>>I was wondering if anybody had pics of there cages/pens? If so I would really like it if I could see them. IM trying to brainstorm up some good ideas for next year!

You can check out this link. It mainly has outdoor pens, but there are several indoor setups.
http://www.boxturtlesite.org/housing.html
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Ok, here is my indoor enclosure for a Three-toed box turtle. It measure 4.5 feet x 3 feet x 1.5 feet. The substrate is cypress mulch and un-milled sphagnum moss. The tree is a norfolk pine. There is also a branch and leaves of a loblolly pine. Cork bark and a "hide-a-log" are the turtles hide areas (as well as burying in the 3 inches of substrate). The water dish I use is a 15 inch stainless steel dog food bowl.

The bedding looks dry. If you line the wooden pens with thick plastic, you could keep the mulch a lot wetter. Heavy plastic is available from home improvement stores. Byt the heaviest you can and cut a large piece, fit it to the pen and staple it up the side. Humidity retains heat, plus helps the turtle to remain healthy.
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here...
My Indoor Enclosure

AnimalChin,
Just curious, how do you find the filter does in your water "element?"
Did you need to make any alterations in the intake tube?

Thanks!

actually it does quite well! I really love it. we clean it once a week and change the sponge every so often. it keeps the water clean, and moving. rowley, my adult eastern box enjoys the running water... we didn't have to set up anything special. the filter just sits on the edge and leans against the wall. we tried attatching a tube to the bottom just in case the water wasn't high enough, but the suction was so bad. we took the tube off, and it started filtering fine. just as long as the water covers up the little grate and the end of the filter tube thing.

-gina

Thanks, Gina! Great to know it works without **me** doing the research! Think I'll be trying it out.

That's a great idea for filtering, I never thought that type of filter would work with just a little water. Probably the only difference between my box turtle enclosures and the ones you have seen on here are: I used sand under the pvc liner to sculpture the bottom of the enclosure before covering it with substrate. This allowed me to make an indentation where my water container is so that the turtles can get in it very easily and I can still take it out to clean. (the filter is a great idea and I might try that) Also, my turtle table is on a stand that is on wheels so I can roll it inside my garage in bad weather.

Thanks for all the Ideas!!!!!!
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