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Box Turtles
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2005.
Photo courtesy of Acutus3399
The box turtle (Terrapene), is a genus of turtle native to North America comprising four species largely characterized by having a domed shell, which is hinged at the bottom, allowing the animal to close its shell tightly to escape predators.
North American box turtles are omnivores with a very varied diet with insects, earth worms, millipedes forming a good portion of their diet, but the diet also consists for a large part of vegetation, with fruits being a favorite.
Asian box turtles are turtles of the genus Cuora in the family Geoemydidae and comprise 10 - 11 species with about the same number of subspecies. The genus occurs from Assam throughout Southeast Asia and central to southern China northeastwards to Japan, and southeastwards to Indonesia and the Philippines.
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::slaps head::: sorry Patsy1
by PHRatz - Nov 07, 2005 06:18 PM |
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Nov 09, 2005 08:32 AM by PHRatz |
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Terrapene carolina bauri
by A.C. - Nov 07, 2005 04:21 PM |
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Nov 09, 2005 09:05 PM by A.C. |
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baby not eating
by buffysmom - Nov 07, 2005 10:14 AM |
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Nov 08, 2005 07:55 PM by PHRatz |
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pests
by faerie822 - Nov 07, 2005 12:02 AM |
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Nov 14, 2005 08:50 PM by faerie822 |
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The New Chip
by PHRatz - Nov 06, 2005 02:15 PM |
6 |
Nov 08, 2005 09:44 AM by PHRatz |
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Is hatchling staying in light too long
by phishnuts - Nov 05, 2005 06:33 AM |
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Nov 05, 2005 10:08 AM by PHRatz |
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A Good Turtle Scrubbing and Claw Trimming
by hattheturtle - Nov 04, 2005 03:04 PM |
8 |
Nov 09, 2005 08:21 AM by PHRatz |
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Turtles Eating
by PHRatz - Nov 04, 2005 09:22 AM |
3 |
Nov 06, 2005 10:46 AM by PHRatz |
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Turtle or tortoise
by joeysgreen - Nov 03, 2005 05:55 AM |
6 |
Nov 08, 2005 12:45 AM by foxturtle |
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Internal parasites...
by joeysgreen - Nov 03, 2005 05:51 AM |
1 |
Nov 04, 2005 09:00 AM by PHRatz |
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box turtle coloring
by sleepofapples - Nov 02, 2005 02:14 AM |
5 |
Nov 13, 2005 06:27 PM by golfdiva |
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Odd Box Turtle Behavior
by hattheturtle - Nov 01, 2005 10:11 PM |
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Nov 13, 2005 06:22 PM by golfdiva |
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Red Eyes
by PHRatz - Nov 01, 2005 11:37 AM |
2 |
Nov 01, 2005 12:59 PM by PHRatz |
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Chip is a new man!
by PHRatz - Nov 01, 2005 11:26 AM |
2 |
Nov 02, 2005 09:11 AM by PHRatz |
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Turtles on drugs
by PHRatz - Oct 31, 2005 06:04 PM |
2 |
Nov 07, 2005 06:28 PM by PHRatz |
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I can breathe again... ahhhhhhh
by PHRatz - Oct 31, 2005 12:46 PM |
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Oct 31, 2005 01:32 PM by StephF |
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Where can i find box turtle dvds
by phishnuts - Oct 30, 2005 02:51 PM |
3 |
Nov 04, 2005 08:58 AM by PHRatz |
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relocating box turtles
by phishnuts - Oct 30, 2005 12:26 PM |
3 |
Nov 01, 2005 09:40 PM by streamwalker |
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Only 1 more day for Chip
by PHRatz - Oct 30, 2005 11:24 AM |
4 |
Nov 01, 2005 11:38 AM by PHRatz |
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Dry shell
by serath - Oct 30, 2005 11:09 AM |
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Nov 07, 2005 10:53 PM by patsy1 |
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Hibernating Easterns??
by wolfpac2056 - Oct 29, 2005 11:39 AM |
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Oct 31, 2005 06:31 AM by jack |
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Frost warning tonight
by StephF - Oct 28, 2005 06:18 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Hip hop culture
by kensopher - Oct 28, 2005 12:03 PM |
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Nov 02, 2005 11:51 PM by buffysmom |
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Box turtle ID?
by foxturtle - Oct 27, 2005 02:17 PM |
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Nov 01, 2005 08:40 AM by turtle88a |
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Raw data to share.
by StephF - Oct 26, 2005 03:15 PM |
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Oct 30, 2005 02:45 PM by StephF |
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too cold?
by spycspider - Oct 25, 2005 08:57 PM |
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Oct 28, 2005 12:19 PM by StephF |
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AMAZING SHELL INJURY PICTURES
by PATMAN - Oct 25, 2005 01:43 PM |
4 |
Nov 02, 2005 11:54 PM by buffysmom |
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Yucatan Box Turtle
by Reptilecraz2323 - Oct 24, 2005 09:06 PM |
1 |
Oct 25, 2005 01:38 PM by kensopher |
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Intestinal parasites
by kensopher - Oct 24, 2005 06:26 PM |
17 |
Oct 27, 2005 06:50 AM by kensopher |
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Chip update
by PHRatz - Oct 24, 2005 05:00 PM |
9 |
Oct 28, 2005 02:48 PM by PHRatz |
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My new babies
by buffysmom - Oct 24, 2005 11:03 AM |
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Oct 25, 2005 09:52 PM by buffysmom |
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Chip.. I'm such a sucker!
by PHRatz - Oct 23, 2005 03:41 PM |
2 |
Oct 24, 2005 10:36 AM by PHRatz |
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Gulf coast boxies
by phishnuts - Oct 23, 2005 10:09 AM |
1 |
Oct 29, 2005 05:30 PM by RobBierman |
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What is the name of a regular worm?
by phishnuts - Oct 22, 2005 03:41 PM |
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Oct 26, 2005 07:58 PM by golfdiva |
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PICTURES of my new Box Turtle
by PATMAN - Oct 22, 2005 03:25 PM |
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Oct 25, 2005 05:12 PM by EJ |
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Strange sleeping habits
by FloridaHogs - Oct 22, 2005 11:09 AM |
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Oct 23, 2005 02:59 PM by PHRatz |
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what's wrong with my box turtle's shell?
by desertkingsnake - Oct 22, 2005 01:06 AM |
2 |
Oct 23, 2005 04:03 PM by Piney |
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My Bears are fat and ready for hibernation
by spottedturtleman - Oct 21, 2005 12:13 PM |
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Oct 23, 2005 02:55 PM by PHRatz |
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Ornate box turtle feeding
by kensopher - Oct 21, 2005 11:34 AM |
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Nov 09, 2005 05:29 AM by melgrj7 |
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Needing Some Info Please
by whitetigerlover - Oct 21, 2005 09:45 AM |
2 |
Oct 22, 2005 08:01 PM by JEREMYLTOWN |
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HATCHLING NOT COMING OUT TO EAT ON OWN
by JEREMYLTOWN - Oct 18, 2005 09:18 PM |
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Oct 20, 2005 11:37 PM by JEREMYLTOWN |
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burying
by buffysmom - Oct 18, 2005 07:55 PM |
1 |
Oct 18, 2005 09:33 PM by StephF |
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hibernating w/c
by mezmerize - Oct 18, 2005 07:00 PM |
2 |
Oct 19, 2005 02:20 PM by PHRatz |
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Typical box turtle behavoir?
by bhdesigns - Oct 17, 2005 11:05 PM |
10 |
Oct 19, 2005 02:29 PM by PHRatz |
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New babies on the way
by Buffysmom - Oct 16, 2005 10:36 PM |
36 |
Oct 30, 2005 03:09 PM by discobc |
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new to box turtles need help!
by geraldsnakes - Oct 16, 2005 08:54 PM |
7 |
Oct 20, 2005 07:08 AM by terpdaddy52 |
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Gettng back to basics...
by EJ - Oct 16, 2005 03:12 PM |
4 |
Oct 17, 2005 02:29 PM by casichelydia |
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The reason for my discussing reptiles as I do
by casichelydia - Oct 15, 2005 12:21 AM |
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Oct 16, 2005 12:32 PM by PHRatz |
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3 Toed or Eastern? Hatchling or adult?
by Buffysmom - Oct 14, 2005 11:56 PM |
4 |
Oct 15, 2005 03:59 PM by buffysmom |
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Does he WANT to hibernate?
by Itchybears - Oct 13, 2005 11:17 AM |
5 |
Oct 14, 2005 12:53 PM by Itchybears |
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Why would a turtle soak for longer than normal??
by Annette - Oct 07, 2005 03:45 PM |
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Oct 08, 2005 08:29 PM by annette |
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Q for those of you with outdoor boxies
by PHRatz - Oct 06, 2005 02:48 PM |
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Oct 11, 2005 12:00 PM by terrapene |
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Are ants harmful?
by Annette - Oct 04, 2005 07:17 PM |
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Oct 07, 2005 09:51 PM by golfdiva |
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phoenix worms
by JWILKER68 - Oct 04, 2005 05:30 PM |
1 |
Oct 05, 2005 12:12 PM by sleepofapples |
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Shell E still rules the roost..
by PHRatz - Oct 03, 2005 10:59 AM |
2 |
Oct 05, 2005 08:30 AM by PHRatz |
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My three Eastern's
by MARK FARRELL - Sep 30, 2005 09:41 AM |
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Oct 02, 2005 11:29 AM by PHRatz |
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baby box turtle
by driley - Sep 30, 2005 08:31 AM |
2 |
Oct 04, 2005 09:25 PM by discobc |
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Sexing Three Toed Box Turtles
by StephF - Sep 29, 2005 09:34 AM |
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Oct 03, 2005 04:57 PM by streamwalker |
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new boxie home, finally!
by sleepofapples - Sep 28, 2005 08:21 PM |
3 |
Oct 16, 2005 10:00 PM by Buffysmom |
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? Box Turtle coming tonight...
by Linda G - Sep 28, 2005 12:58 PM |
1 |
Sep 28, 2005 02:23 PM by Itchybears |
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Is this normal toilet habits?
by Itchybears - Sep 27, 2005 11:54 PM |
5 |
Oct 02, 2005 11:28 AM by PHRatz |
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hurricane katrina suprise
by jasonmills - Sep 26, 2005 09:05 PM |
5 |
Oct 01, 2005 11:51 AM by crocodile_jason |
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idea for indoor enclosure, suggestions welcome..
by sleepofapples - Sep 26, 2005 12:42 PM |
4 |
Sep 30, 2005 02:33 AM by sallie_keeper |
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No luck with breeding the box turtles this year, any suggestions?
by mikecoscia - Sep 25, 2005 09:20 PM |
7 |
Sep 29, 2005 05:32 PM by turtle88a |
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Soaking in Vitamin powder
by phishnuts - Sep 25, 2005 08:51 AM |
3 |
Sep 27, 2005 11:05 AM by EdK |
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This morning
by phishnuts - Sep 24, 2005 11:02 AM |
2 |
Sep 27, 2005 09:41 AM by StephF |
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Other Boxie sites
by phishnuts - Sep 24, 2005 06:30 AM |
1 |
Sep 24, 2005 05:48 PM by pako |
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Breed your boxes....
by coluberking25 - Sep 23, 2005 07:21 PM |
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Oct 02, 2005 04:16 PM by coluberking25 |
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Baby box turtle identification and tips on getting to eat
by JWILKER68 - Sep 23, 2005 06:38 PM |
10 |
Sep 30, 2005 05:41 PM by JWILKER68 |
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Private breeders?
by phishnuts - Sep 23, 2005 05:53 AM |
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Oct 08, 2005 11:37 PM by herpsplendor |
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Dead or live crickets?
by phishnuts - Sep 22, 2005 07:12 PM |
2 |
Sep 24, 2005 03:19 PM by coluberking25 |
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hatchling help
by phishnuts - Sep 22, 2005 05:12 PM |
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Sep 25, 2005 11:12 PM by EdK |
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Few questions...
by amazinglyricist - Sep 22, 2005 01:58 PM |
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Sep 25, 2005 04:27 PM by coluberking25 |
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Outdoor boxie/spotted/woods pen
by phishnuts - Sep 22, 2005 04:16 AM |
3 |
Sep 25, 2005 12:13 PM by PHRatz |
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We had eggs
by PHRatz - Sep 20, 2005 07:57 PM |
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Sep 21, 2005 01:04 PM by PHRatz |
