I was wondering if you could cross box turtle strains. In particular and Ornate with an eastern. Thanks.
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Is It possible to cross Box Turtles?
wtbone
Feb 16, 2004 06:05 PM
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chris_mcmartin
Feb 16, 2004 09:12 PM
>>I was wondering if you could cross box turtle strains. In particular and Ornate with an eastern. Thanks.
To answer your question, "yes." Another question you could ask would be if you SHOULD cross them. 
BTW, the "strains" you mention are actually distinct species.
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Chris McMartin
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I'm Not a Herpetologist, but I Play One on the Internet
golfdiva
Feb 19, 2004 09:29 PM
Would the offspring be able to reproduce?
chris_mcmartin
Feb 20, 2004 06:26 AM
>>Would the offspring be able to reproduce?
I don't know. I know that historically, "species" was defined as being a population of animals which could produce fertile offspring, meaning if animals from two separate species bred, the offspring would be incapable of reproducing (like mules).
However, in the herpetoculture world, it's been shown that many species can interbreed and produce fertile offspring (happens a lot with snakes). Not sure if it can happen with the box turtles.
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Chris McMartin
www.mcmartinville.com
I'm Not a Herpetologist, but I Play One on the Internet
golfdiva
Feb 20, 2004 10:49 PM
Thanks, I was just curious.
