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Hello All,

I am thinking of trying to breed a species of turtle. I
currently breed bearded dragons and California kingsnakes.
I have some Russian tortoises hibernating now. I chose
Russian torts because they can hibernate in covered
outdoor exclosures. Can anyone suggest any other species
(aquatic or terrestrial)that can hibernate through a REAL
winter or atleast in basement in the 50's.

How about a species of box turtle?

I can not leagally keep eastern box turtles because they
are a protected species in Massachusetts as are spotted,
Blanding's, wood, bog, Plymouth redbellies turtles and
diamond back terripins.

I've included an old photo of my Russian pen so you can see what I
have to work with. Some have been
modified since this photo.

Any other suggestions?

Thank you,

Brian

have you considered Three toeds? mine are currently brumating at a temp of 45 degrees F.
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My Site
1.2.1 Terrapene Carolina Triunguis
0.1 Nymphicus hollandicus
1.1 Melopsittacus undulatus
1.0 American Cocker Spaniels
1.0 American Short Hair? Cat
1.1 Rouen Ducks

I would agree with the 3 toes. They are small, intelligent, and often very colorful on the arms and faces. Plus they breed like crazy.
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2.3.1 Three Toed Box Turtles
1.1.5 Eastern Box Turtles
0.0.2 Gulf Coast Box Turtles
0.0.1 50/50 black and white California King Snake

Agreed again. I'm definitely a box turtle guy and my 3-toeds have the nicest personalities. My only concern is since they are native to areas farther south than you where spring comes earlier and summer stays later, you should consider some sort of plexi/plastic covering to increase heat approx for months of April and again in October. That's what I do in Washington State where it ALWAYS seems to be the cold & rainy season.