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Box Turtles
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2003.
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.
Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of species and subspecies of Box Turtles.
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Three (3) year old Florida
by tortugas - Sep 16, 2003 04:38 PM |
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Sep 17, 2003 10:58 AM by tortugas |
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New Forum: Rescue Discussion
by phwyvern - Sep 16, 2003 03:20 PM |
0 | No replies |
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odd question...
by faerie822 - Sep 16, 2003 11:29 AM |
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Sep 17, 2003 11:25 AM by EJ |
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turtle relocation
by branta - Sep 16, 2003 10:35 AM |
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Sep 17, 2003 04:11 PM by branta |
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Baby Box Turtles Biting Each Other
by spycspider - Sep 16, 2003 09:55 AM |
2 |
Sep 16, 2003 12:29 PM by Tortugas |
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I have decided not to release her in Arkansas..but I would
by Linda G - Sep 16, 2003 09:15 AM |
2 |
Sep 16, 2003 10:21 AM by EJ |
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Hurricane Isabel
by StephF - Sep 15, 2003 08:32 PM |
4 |
Sep 16, 2003 07:29 PM by StephF |
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Got the turtle yesterday..Follow-up, should I or shouldn't I-HELP
by Linda G - Sep 15, 2003 08:24 AM |
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Sep 16, 2003 03:59 PM by EJ |
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I think theres something wrong with my box turtle, he walks around in circles. Any suggestions????.
by kkboose7 - Sep 13, 2003 04:17 PM |
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Sep 16, 2003 10:21 PM by PHBoxTurtle |
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Hatchling box turtle care questions
by Dinobot711 - Sep 13, 2003 05:36 AM |
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Sep 13, 2003 09:39 PM by Dinobot711 |
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Mulberry, pawpaw?
by Rouen - Sep 12, 2003 11:38 PM |
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Sep 15, 2003 12:25 PM by nathana |
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can't find em'
by DJW - Sep 12, 2003 07:54 PM |
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Sep 12, 2003 10:34 PM by Odyssey |
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hi i need some more help on my boxie
by animaluver2 - Sep 12, 2003 06:06 PM |
3 |
Sep 12, 2003 06:42 PM by StephF |
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Eastern Box, what to do
by WillH - Sep 12, 2003 03:29 PM |
9 |
Sep 24, 2003 08:48 PM by gking98 |
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Last pic of the 1 year old Florida
by tortugas - Sep 12, 2003 02:32 PM |
3 |
Sep 14, 2003 02:19 PM by tortugas |
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Another Pic of her
by tortugas - Sep 12, 2003 02:31 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Here is my one year old Florida Box
by tortugas - Sep 12, 2003 02:30 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Update for y'all - pens/ponds/babies
by nathana - Sep 12, 2003 10:00 AM |
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Sep 16, 2003 11:25 AM by StephF |
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Follow-up, Oh know should I or shouldn't I? I guess I should!
by Linda G - Sep 12, 2003 08:29 AM |
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Sep 14, 2003 10:18 AM by Linda G |
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Paul how is the baby Florida?
by tortugas - Sep 11, 2003 06:00 PM |
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Sep 12, 2003 12:18 AM by tortugas |
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A pic of the little guy
by asia2003 - Sep 11, 2003 05:51 AM |
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Sep 11, 2003 04:08 PM by rattay |
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Need some info
by asia2003 - Sep 10, 2003 07:43 PM |
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Sep 12, 2003 10:18 AM by nathana |
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how to?
by Rouen - Sep 09, 2003 12:51 PM |
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Sep 12, 2003 10:12 AM by nathana |
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Hatchlings hiding
by spycspider - Sep 09, 2003 12:01 PM |
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Sep 12, 2003 10:09 AM by nathana |
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A horrible shipping story (airborne) came out good...................
by Andy799 - Sep 08, 2003 07:32 PM |
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Sep 13, 2003 08:30 PM by tortugas |
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Oh no, should I or shouldn't I??
by Linda G - Sep 08, 2003 09:35 AM |
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Sep 09, 2003 01:31 PM by sgoodson1 |
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Captive bred Asian Boxies?
by FenderStratGuy - Sep 08, 2003 06:38 AM |
6 |
Sep 12, 2003 10:36 AM by nathana |
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Latest Successful Wild Mating?
by chris_mcmartin - Sep 07, 2003 08:45 PM |
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Sep 09, 2003 08:27 PM by tenar |
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Unusually small hatchling?
by StephF - Sep 07, 2003 04:26 PM |
5 |
Sep 16, 2003 09:43 PM by patdiver |
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3 toe box turtle , need some help
by aaronb716 - Sep 07, 2003 03:01 PM |
4 |
Sep 08, 2003 09:33 PM by LisaOKC |
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Setup
by Krisymof2 - Sep 07, 2003 09:52 AM |
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Dec 11, 2003 04:03 PM by mr_frogdude |
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Box Turtle Hibernation in Pa.
by peaceful - Sep 07, 2003 02:47 AM |
2 |
Sep 07, 2003 08:44 AM by jack |
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leaky egg
by tenar - Sep 06, 2003 10:00 PM |
4 |
Sep 07, 2003 04:59 PM by LisaOKC |
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Stopped eating after fall
by norristhenut - Sep 06, 2003 08:46 PM |
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Sep 07, 2003 07:22 AM by norristhenut |
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need some help on my boxie...?
by animaluver2 - Sep 06, 2003 01:18 PM |
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Sep 06, 2003 03:02 PM by StephF |
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Just a pic
by herpin1579 - Sep 06, 2003 09:45 AM |
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Sep 06, 2003 06:23 PM by StephF |
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Box Turtle Petition
by Michael-DFW - Sep 05, 2003 11:37 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Very bad new's about Teepee
by Jess Jones - Sep 05, 2003 11:03 PM |
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Sep 12, 2003 09:51 AM by nathana |
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Need help in Posting Photos
by tortugas - Sep 05, 2003 01:25 PM |
2 |
Sep 05, 2003 01:34 PM by tortugas |
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Gulf coast box turtle found in ANF on Wednesday
by mayday - Sep 05, 2003 01:06 PM |
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Sep 05, 2003 01:21 PM by tortugas |
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The cutest sight ever!!!!!!
by Annette - Sep 04, 2003 07:57 PM |
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Sep 05, 2003 05:25 PM by tortugas |
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Help please!!!! I have a new hatchling box turtle
by iwasiambev1 - Sep 04, 2003 07:27 PM |
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Sep 05, 2003 01:04 PM by JFeul |
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Anybody live in the Nashville/Brentwood area of TN? - More
by tortugas - Sep 03, 2003 05:58 PM |
2 |
Sep 04, 2003 06:17 PM by tortugas |
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turtle laying eggs
by jack - Sep 03, 2003 05:54 PM |
5 |
Sep 05, 2003 09:12 AM by nathana |
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help elminate the Ghoulish Gulf Coast mystery
by JFeul - Sep 03, 2003 02:23 PM |
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Sep 04, 2003 09:25 AM by nathana |
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A female box turle who enjoys hanging out in the pond
by dustrbunny - Sep 03, 2003 01:28 PM |
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Sep 03, 2003 02:05 PM by nathana |
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Top three choices of box turtles for a beginner?
by FenderStratguy - Sep 03, 2003 07:32 AM |
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Sep 07, 2003 09:06 AM by jack |
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Hatchlings and Light
by spycspider - Sep 02, 2003 10:42 PM |
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Sep 05, 2003 08:53 AM by nathana |
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Great news for us
by nathana - Sep 02, 2003 02:16 PM |
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Sep 05, 2003 08:37 PM by phil nj |
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caving eggs...
by razyrsharpe - Sep 02, 2003 07:20 AM |
1 |
Sep 03, 2003 10:07 AM by nathana |
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Newbie
by Kyfila - Sep 01, 2003 10:56 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Need advice! thanks for help.
by gbculture86 - Sep 01, 2003 07:27 PM |
4 |
Sep 03, 2003 07:02 AM by gbculture86 |
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New babies
by StephF - Sep 01, 2003 07:08 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Baby Bauri - Pic 1
by rattay - Sep 01, 2003 10:35 AM |
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Sep 02, 2003 04:40 PM by tortugas |
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My new male
by barrel_racer - Sep 01, 2003 09:38 AM |
6 |
Sep 03, 2003 02:09 PM by JFeul |
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How long should I wait on this cracked egg?
by Annette - Aug 31, 2003 07:30 PM |
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Sep 01, 2003 09:32 PM by PHBoxTurtle |
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Keeled box turtles??
by FenderStratGuy - Aug 30, 2003 11:23 PM |
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Sep 02, 2003 06:57 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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First 2003 baby... a Florida!
by rattay - Aug 30, 2003 11:22 PM |
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Sep 02, 2003 01:54 PM by nathana |
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Pen pics
by tortus32 - Aug 30, 2003 09:30 AM |
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Sep 01, 2003 07:54 AM by tortus32 |
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Elvis lives!
by tortus32 - Aug 30, 2003 09:25 AM |
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Sep 05, 2003 06:24 AM by tortus32 |
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My Babies
by barrel_racer - Aug 29, 2003 05:07 PM |
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Aug 30, 2003 09:20 AM by tortus32 |
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is this a good cage?
by animaluver2 - Aug 29, 2003 03:55 PM |
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Sep 01, 2003 08:24 PM by animaluver2 |
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Bad news update
by nathana - Aug 29, 2003 01:05 PM |
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Aug 29, 2003 08:58 PM by Annette |
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three-toed experts please unite on my behalf!!!
by Jfeul - Aug 29, 2003 10:48 AM |
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Sep 02, 2003 03:11 PM by JFeul |
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turtle eggs question
by beth - Aug 27, 2003 06:09 PM |
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Aug 29, 2003 12:52 PM by nathana |
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Hatch has passed for us in central NC
by nathana - Aug 25, 2003 10:07 AM |
5 |
Aug 26, 2003 09:33 AM by Katie |
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Box Turtle Advice
by chameleon2005 - Aug 25, 2003 04:37 AM |
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Aug 25, 2003 10:27 PM by PHBoxTurtle |
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First Box Turtle Hybernation Time
by Rhar - Aug 24, 2003 07:14 PM |
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Aug 28, 2003 09:58 AM by nathana |
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Update: Fannie feeling better
by StephF - Aug 23, 2003 08:23 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Giving shelly to a preserve
by shelly78 - Aug 22, 2003 10:54 PM |
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Aug 24, 2003 09:25 AM by shelly78 |
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male or female....age?
by animaluver2 - Aug 22, 2003 12:51 PM |
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Aug 22, 2003 10:12 PM by animaluver2 |
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Average lifespan?
by jamesj1k - Aug 22, 2003 07:49 AM |
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Aug 24, 2003 01:05 AM by PHBoxTurtle |
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Breeding 3 toed box turtles......
by turtle96 - Aug 21, 2003 11:08 PM |
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Aug 22, 2003 09:18 PM by stunt |
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Breeding 3 toed box turtles......
by turtle96 - Aug 21, 2003 11:08 PM |
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Aug 22, 2003 10:28 AM by nathana |
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Breeding 3 toed box turtles......
by turtle96 - Aug 21, 2003 11:07 PM |
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Aug 22, 2003 10:27 AM by nathana |
