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Box Turtles
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2007.
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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Box Turtles - Difficult, but Fascinating Captives
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Preventing Transmission of Salmonella
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Hatchlings
by nyrich44 - Oct 13, 2007 08:55 PM |
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Oct 14, 2007 02:18 PM by kensopher |
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Question for Underdog
by dragoncjo - Oct 13, 2007 07:09 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Ornate Box Turtle won't eat!!
by damesta - Oct 13, 2007 03:23 PM |
4 |
Oct 15, 2007 06:10 AM by kensopher |
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hatchling with wet nose
by patsy1 - Oct 11, 2007 08:22 PM |
10 |
Oct 17, 2007 06:30 AM by kensopher |
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what I did see at the zoo
by chelonian71 - Oct 11, 2007 06:35 PM |
5 |
Oct 16, 2007 12:57 PM by chelonian71 |
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BT Consveration Workshop, Nov 9, MD
by Katrina - Oct 10, 2007 11:13 PM |
0 | No replies |
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I Found Another!
by OldTime - Oct 10, 2007 06:45 PM |
10 |
Oct 16, 2007 05:32 PM by dragoncjo |
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odd behavior change
by chelonian71 - Oct 10, 2007 05:12 PM |
8 |
Oct 14, 2007 12:08 PM by chelonian71 |
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baby box
by clown6933 - Oct 10, 2007 10:45 AM |
1 |
Oct 10, 2007 04:42 PM by boxienuts |
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went to a cool zoo, but didn't see this
by chelonian71 - Oct 10, 2007 10:01 AM |
1 |
Oct 10, 2007 10:03 AM by chelonian71 |
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Found 2 Box Turtles
by OldTime - Oct 10, 2007 08:37 AM |
7 |
Oct 11, 2007 10:24 PM by OldTime |
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hatchling
by Piney - Oct 08, 2007 04:50 PM |
1 |
Oct 30, 2007 12:34 AM by Piney |
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Found another baby!
by 9boxies - Oct 08, 2007 09:40 AM |
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Oct 11, 2007 12:24 PM by kensopher |
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boxie HBC
by argmom1 - Oct 07, 2007 02:38 PM |
3 |
Oct 08, 2007 09:21 PM by argmom1 |
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last but not least..."Bug"
by boxienuts - Oct 06, 2007 12:14 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Picts of the rest of easterns
by boxienuts - Oct 06, 2007 12:13 PM |
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Oct 08, 2007 01:23 PM by boxienuts |
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New picts before "nite nite"
by boxienuts - Oct 06, 2007 12:11 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Preparing to get a EBT [Beginner]
by jigzzor - Oct 04, 2007 12:30 AM |
3 |
Oct 08, 2007 06:31 AM by kensopher |
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Soaking
by tinker1219 - Oct 03, 2007 11:25 PM |
1 |
Oct 04, 2007 03:12 PM by boxienuts |
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Respiratory infection
by AllenSheehan - Oct 03, 2007 12:29 PM |
2 |
Oct 03, 2007 02:14 PM by allensheehan |
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Feeding before hibernation question!
by 9boxies - Oct 01, 2007 10:51 AM |
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Oct 07, 2007 10:02 AM by 9boxies |
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Getting nervous now
by PHRatz - Sep 30, 2007 03:28 PM |
10 |
Oct 05, 2007 09:59 AM by PHRatz |
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Question about slugs?
by melindaste - Sep 30, 2007 01:00 PM |
3 |
Sep 30, 2007 11:17 PM by fortiterinre |
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need some help with species of hatchling
by thafathaa - Sep 26, 2007 10:38 AM |
4 |
Sep 30, 2007 09:13 AM by thafathaa |
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Tina update
by norristhenut - Sep 24, 2007 06:56 PM |
3 |
Oct 02, 2007 10:00 PM by PHBoxTurtle |
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Sunday September 23 2007, four Box Turtl
by Joe Forks - Sep 24, 2007 09:13 AM |
0 | No replies |
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When to move them inside?
by Buffysmom - Sep 23, 2007 11:14 PM |
3 |
Sep 25, 2007 06:09 AM by kensopher |
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Prolapse
by yjmcki - Sep 22, 2007 11:52 PM |
7 |
Sep 26, 2007 04:46 PM by mj3151 |
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Canadian Breeders of Box Turtles
by Pugwinkle - Sep 22, 2007 07:27 AM |
0 | No replies |
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IL Press: Missing: 35-yr family member
by - Sep 18, 2007 11:33 AM |
1 |
Sep 26, 2007 09:00 PM by fortiterinre |
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Tinas trip to vet
by norristhenut - Sep 17, 2007 07:59 PM |
1 |
Sep 18, 2007 09:34 AM by PHRatz |
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Peat Moss and Hibernation????
by easternlvrs10 - Sep 16, 2007 06:59 PM |
8 |
Sep 27, 2007 02:59 PM by RMB |
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Uh-oh
by PHRatz - Sep 16, 2007 11:31 AM |
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Sep 22, 2007 10:09 AM by PHRatz |
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Swollen eye
by norristhenut - Sep 14, 2007 08:09 PM |
1 |
Sep 15, 2007 03:46 PM by PHRatz |
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Getting through to people
by PHRatz - Sep 14, 2007 10:03 AM |
8 |
Sep 17, 2007 12:35 AM by patsy1 |
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good insulation for hibernation?
by johnnymo - Sep 13, 2007 01:06 AM |
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Sep 13, 2007 02:54 PM by mj3151 |
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P.S.
by yjmcki - Sep 12, 2007 11:53 PM |
2 |
Sep 13, 2007 09:54 AM by kensopher |
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Unknown Prolapse (?)
by yjmcki - Sep 12, 2007 11:52 PM |
5 |
Sep 22, 2007 11:44 PM by yjmcki |
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Can anyone tell what this is ?
by melindaste - Sep 12, 2007 02:54 PM |
5 |
Sep 12, 2007 09:57 PM by melindaste |
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Selling box turtles in TX now.
by PHRatz - Sep 11, 2007 10:45 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Eye color
by PHRatz - Sep 11, 2007 10:32 AM |
4 |
Sep 15, 2007 03:35 PM by PHRatz |
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started new enclosure, found eggs!!
by centraltexsnake - Sep 10, 2007 12:34 PM |
2 |
Sep 11, 2007 12:06 PM by StephF |
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hatchling eating
by patsy1 - Sep 08, 2007 01:01 AM |
5 |
Sep 13, 2007 01:29 AM by patsy1 |
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dead and live turtles in NJ
by Woodnative - Sep 06, 2007 09:24 PM |
3 |
Sep 08, 2007 12:56 AM by patsy1 |
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Is my little turtle really healthy? and
by chelonian71 - Sep 06, 2007 06:57 PM |
5 |
Sep 13, 2007 06:41 PM by chelonian71 |
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how to keep fire ants out of enclosure?
by centraltexsnake - Sep 06, 2007 01:46 PM |
3 |
Sep 06, 2007 07:14 PM by centraltexsnake |
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A perfect day for turtles
by dragoncjo - Aug 31, 2007 09:33 PM |
11 |
Sep 06, 2007 01:52 PM by tspuckler |
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can you guys post some pix of enclosures
by centraltexsnake - Aug 31, 2007 12:46 PM |
4 |
Sep 05, 2007 02:15 PM by centraltexsnake |
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MD Press: Children get a turtle lesson
by - Aug 29, 2007 07:27 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Ornate Box Turtle Parisites Please Help
by candyowe19 - Aug 28, 2007 01:53 PM |
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Sep 08, 2007 12:56 AM by patsy1 |
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TX Press: Nurse Rescues Box Turtles
by - Aug 28, 2007 12:02 PM |
5 |
Aug 31, 2007 11:21 AM by PHRatz |
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Releasing Eastern box turtle
by HerpLover95 - Aug 27, 2007 08:33 PM |
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Sep 01, 2007 06:39 PM by underdog125 |
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Ornate cross with three toed
by jonah - Aug 27, 2007 05:40 PM |
3 |
Aug 30, 2007 09:49 AM by chelonian71 |
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Mazuri
by turtlebuster - Aug 27, 2007 02:43 PM |
2 |
Aug 28, 2007 10:41 AM by PHRatz |
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What to feed baby boxies?
by croc 2-3 - Aug 27, 2007 02:22 PM |
3 |
Aug 30, 2007 09:53 AM by chelonian71 |
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Any random thoughts?
by PHRatz - Aug 27, 2007 12:44 PM |
7 |
Aug 30, 2007 07:35 PM by chelonian71 |
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EGGS HATCHING QUESTIONS
by Peeperskeeper - Aug 26, 2007 08:32 AM |
4 |
Aug 27, 2007 10:15 AM by StephF |
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Aspen mulch?
by tinker1219 - Aug 25, 2007 11:08 AM |
1 |
Aug 27, 2007 11:46 AM by PHRatz |
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Tips for syringe feeding
by jschilling - Aug 23, 2007 08:15 PM |
2 |
Aug 27, 2007 11:49 AM by PHRatz |
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Ornate and Easterns Question
by norristhenut - Aug 23, 2007 07:29 PM |
8 |
Aug 27, 2007 11:53 AM by PHRatz |
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humidity & ornates
by kingsnake1 - Aug 23, 2007 07:59 AM |
1 |
Aug 23, 2007 05:15 PM by mj3151 |
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eye color
by tinker1219 - Aug 22, 2007 10:45 PM |
7 |
Sep 03, 2007 06:11 PM by Woodnative |
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health question
by rstrack - Aug 19, 2007 07:56 PM |
4 |
Aug 20, 2007 11:31 AM by StephF |
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Releasing Hatchlings
by jack17 - Aug 18, 2007 01:00 PM |
2 |
Aug 18, 2007 05:30 PM by StephF |
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Lump, please help!!
by renovo - Aug 17, 2007 12:21 PM |
7 |
Aug 18, 2007 08:10 PM by LisaOKC |
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some box turtle shots
by chuckguy2 - Aug 15, 2007 09:14 PM |
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Aug 19, 2007 12:05 PM by PHRatz |
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Check your equipment
by PHRatz - Aug 15, 2007 12:24 PM |
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Aug 17, 2007 09:46 AM by golfdiva |
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eastern box turtles pics2
by underdog125 - Aug 14, 2007 11:23 PM |
1 |
Aug 15, 2007 12:26 PM by PHRatz |
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eastern box turtles pics 1
by underdog125 - Aug 14, 2007 11:20 PM |
0 | No replies |
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eastern box turtles pics 1
by underdog125 - Aug 14, 2007 11:16 PM |
4 |
Aug 16, 2007 02:59 PM by underdog125 |
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Nightcrawlers Online?
by Dillybird - Aug 13, 2007 07:33 AM |
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Aug 18, 2007 10:19 AM by tortaboy |
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Baby Box Turtles
by jack17 - Aug 10, 2007 07:06 PM |
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Sep 11, 2007 11:08 AM by chelonian71 |
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female EBT
by golfdiva - Aug 09, 2007 08:42 PM |
4 |
Aug 17, 2007 10:45 AM by golfdiva |
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dead hatchlings?
by oger6 - Aug 09, 2007 04:02 PM |
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Aug 10, 2007 10:41 AM by StephF |
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Hatchling has odor
by MMathis - Aug 09, 2007 02:28 PM |
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Aug 10, 2007 03:42 PM by MMathis |
