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Box Turtles
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2004.
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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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Box Turtles - Difficult, but Fascinating Captives
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Preventing Transmission of Salmonella
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Any Arizona box turtles owners here........................
by bdssff2 - Aug 15, 2004 11:31 PM |
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Aug 16, 2004 05:58 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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More than one Box Turtle
by NORRISTHENUT - Aug 15, 2004 07:30 PM |
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Aug 16, 2004 12:20 PM by shawn26 |
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Feeding question
by Arysta - Aug 15, 2004 02:58 PM |
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Aug 20, 2004 10:39 AM by mattk17 |
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Soft Spot on Turtle...Bad?
by twilightfade212 - Aug 15, 2004 12:42 AM |
0 | No replies |
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outdoor cage
by MARK FARRELL - Aug 13, 2004 12:46 PM |
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Aug 15, 2004 08:30 PM by MARK FARRELL |
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three toed tips.
by turtlester - Aug 13, 2004 10:46 AM |
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Aug 13, 2004 09:48 PM by turtlester |
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Does color of egg tell if its fertile?
by jasonmills - Aug 11, 2004 11:17 PM |
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Aug 18, 2004 02:54 PM by jasonmills |
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Flustered! suggestions? Help?
by boxxie - Aug 11, 2004 10:47 PM |
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Aug 13, 2004 05:09 PM by harry |
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is aspen bad for boxies.
by easterngarter - Aug 10, 2004 09:10 PM |
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is aspen bedding good for boxies
by easterngarter - Aug 10, 2004 09:09 PM |
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Aug 16, 2004 02:26 PM by easterngarter |
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* Terms of Service - updated
by phwyvern - Aug 09, 2004 09:04 PM |
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Where can I buy a male eastern box turtle
by bevak - Aug 09, 2004 02:36 PM |
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Aug 09, 2004 06:48 PM by StephF |
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Yum!!!
by MoreliaViridis - Aug 09, 2004 02:33 PM |
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Help please.
by DCherpguy - Aug 09, 2004 12:22 PM |
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Aug 11, 2004 05:03 PM by Rouen |
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Box turtle egg split open.
by jasonmills - Aug 08, 2004 12:53 PM |
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Aug 10, 2004 11:04 AM by jasonmills |
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New box turtle advise
by Indy1 - Aug 08, 2004 12:36 AM |
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Aug 10, 2004 07:34 PM by StephF |
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Will box turtles find KERMIT yummy?
by twilightfade212 - Aug 07, 2004 07:50 PM |
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are ornates and deserts the same?
by easterngarter - Aug 07, 2004 03:22 PM |
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Aug 09, 2004 04:06 AM by bloomindaedalus |
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question about baby ornates
by bdssff2 - Aug 07, 2004 02:22 PM |
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Aug 07, 2004 10:09 PM by tuwhada |
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Spreading infection through group of box turtles
by xturtlepowerx - Aug 07, 2004 01:19 PM |
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Aug 07, 2004 02:18 PM by EJ |
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Ear abscess/eye infections...
by EJ - Aug 07, 2004 10:16 AM |
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Aug 19, 2004 06:59 PM by EJ |
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WC Box Turtle Laid 2 Eggs
by mikebrown18 - Aug 06, 2004 05:43 PM |
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Aug 08, 2004 06:59 PM by StephF |
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Ornate....Desert confused *NEED HELP*
by Raptorman - Aug 06, 2004 11:45 AM |
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Aug 13, 2004 03:37 PM by Raptorman |
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Question about Box Turtle
by boattow - Aug 06, 2004 11:02 AM |
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Aug 14, 2004 07:22 PM by PHBoxTurtle |
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Source of PROTEIN???
by twilightfade212 - Aug 05, 2004 10:49 PM |
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Texas Box Turtles Need Your Help
by Melissk - Aug 05, 2004 10:37 PM |
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About indoor enclosure
by Vicarus - Aug 05, 2004 08:15 AM |
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Aug 06, 2004 07:39 PM by EJ |
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can different species of box turtles be kept together.
by easterngarter - Aug 04, 2004 09:10 PM |
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Aug 05, 2004 03:42 PM by chris_mcmartin |
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Any way to tell if an ornate is gravid?
by urycyon - Aug 03, 2004 09:00 PM |
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Aug 07, 2004 02:23 PM by urycyon |
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ALBINO BOX TURTLE
by targe - Aug 03, 2004 12:42 PM |
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Aug 04, 2004 10:12 AM by JOSTA |
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Can't get humidity up in incubator.
by jasonmills - Aug 03, 2004 12:14 PM |
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Aug 04, 2004 08:03 PM by jasonmills |
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Box Turtle Eggs...
by Turtle96 - Aug 02, 2004 04:03 PM |
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Aug 04, 2004 04:36 PM by PHBoxTurtle |
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Box turtle eggs hatching soon. ?'s
by Sm1nts2escape - Aug 02, 2004 03:58 PM |
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What kind of worm do I get for my ornates?
by bdssff2 - Aug 02, 2004 02:49 PM |
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Aug 02, 2004 10:42 PM by Rouen |
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has anyone heard of a ornate three toed?
by bdssff2 - Aug 02, 2004 02:42 PM |
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Aug 04, 2004 04:42 PM by PHBoxTurtle |
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Warning: Listen to a dummy and avoid tragedy with your pet box turtle
by Dumbie - Aug 01, 2004 08:20 PM |
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Aug 04, 2004 04:17 PM by JOSTA |
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Help please . possble hybrids
by phishnuts - Jul 31, 2004 08:49 AM |
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Jul 31, 2004 12:01 PM by StephF |
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BOX TURTLE ID HELP!
by A.C. - Jul 31, 2004 02:12 AM |
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Aug 04, 2004 08:59 AM by banjo125 |
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Eastern box question?
by Pimpnit869 - Jul 30, 2004 03:45 AM |
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Jul 30, 2004 09:46 AM by PHBoxTurtle |
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Supplementing!
by Pimpnit869 - Jul 28, 2004 09:46 PM |
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Jul 29, 2004 08:25 AM by StephF |
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Crack in the Shell
by boxxie - Jul 28, 2004 06:27 PM |
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Aug 04, 2004 07:34 AM by snelling |
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I found 2 box turtles... Need help.....
by alebron - Jul 27, 2004 11:12 PM |
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Aug 02, 2004 11:00 AM by alebron |
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substrate question PLEASE HELP........................
by bdssff2 - Jul 27, 2004 10:57 PM |
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Jul 29, 2004 10:48 PM by tuwhada |
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ants
by damkbm - Jul 27, 2004 08:47 PM |
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Jul 28, 2004 08:58 AM by damkbm |
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I think my turtles were gettin theeir freak on!!!!!!!!
by phishnuts - Jul 27, 2004 07:50 PM |
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Aug 01, 2004 08:41 PM by targe |
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Checked in on the ornate box turtle eggs today!
by Sm1nts2escape - Jul 27, 2004 06:47 PM |
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Jul 27, 2004 08:54 PM by StephF |
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sub adult eastern box turtle:
by moa - Jul 27, 2004 04:33 PM |
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Found box turtle that lost dog fight, try'in to help it out, need info
by Doug-P - Jul 26, 2004 05:11 PM |
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Aug 01, 2004 09:05 PM by targe |
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question
by Boxxie - Jul 25, 2004 03:22 PM |
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Aug 03, 2004 11:07 PM by twilightfade212 |
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How long should she hold her eggs?
by toitles - Jul 24, 2004 09:38 PM |
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Jul 25, 2004 03:06 PM by StephF |
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Hibernation help please
by phishnuts - Jul 24, 2004 05:44 PM |
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Jul 26, 2004 11:44 AM by mattk17 |
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stinky turtle
by beausblue - Jul 24, 2004 01:13 PM |
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Aug 03, 2004 09:33 PM by beausblue |
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eggs hatching
by phil nj - Jul 23, 2004 09:10 PM |
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Aug 11, 2004 10:01 AM by phil nj |
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Supplements?
by Pimpnit869 - Jul 21, 2004 05:02 AM |
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Jul 21, 2004 07:40 AM by StephF |
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Incubating Box Turtle Eggs...
by turtle96 - Jul 21, 2004 12:45 AM |
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Jul 21, 2004 06:08 PM by turtle96 |
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2 new additions to my colllection
by bdssff2 - Jul 20, 2004 11:35 PM |
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Jul 26, 2004 11:48 AM by mattk17 |
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What should I do with the eggs?!?!?!?!
by TaraM99 - Jul 20, 2004 09:45 AM |
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Jul 21, 2004 10:45 AM by StephF |
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Hibiscus ?
by sharib - Jul 19, 2004 10:04 PM |
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Jul 20, 2004 09:03 AM by StephF |
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Question about care for new ornate box hatchlings
by bdssff2 - Jul 19, 2004 07:17 PM |
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Jul 19, 2004 10:48 PM by PHBoxTurtle |
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New Turtle...
by sarahj84 - Jul 19, 2004 05:50 PM |
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Jul 21, 2004 07:24 PM by sarahj84 |
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Three Toe Boxie justl laid some eggs... Couple of Questions???
by Turtle96 - Jul 19, 2004 12:22 AM |
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Jul 19, 2004 10:58 PM by PHBoxTurtle |
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Some enclosure help
by dmlove - Jul 17, 2004 08:58 PM |
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Jul 18, 2004 10:16 PM by golfdiva |
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Are WC Boxies worth buying please help!.............
by bdssff2 - Jul 16, 2004 06:54 PM |
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Jul 19, 2004 02:11 PM by bdssff2 |
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WC vs CB
by idchick - Jul 15, 2004 07:52 PM |
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Jul 16, 2004 08:58 PM by Anita |
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Thinking of getting a box turtle, i got some questions!
by local - Jul 15, 2004 11:45 AM |
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Jul 16, 2004 04:35 PM by StephF |
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Box Turtle Photos for your viewing pleasure
by turtsandtorts - Jul 14, 2004 09:51 PM |
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Jul 16, 2004 02:53 PM by turtsandtorts |
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Hello
by mickiemagik - Jul 13, 2004 08:03 PM |
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Jul 13, 2004 11:41 PM by golfdiva |
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Wild Box Turtle with no eyes/dehydrated/underweight/calcium and vitamin deficant
by Barbedwirecat - Jul 13, 2004 07:56 PM |
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Aug 01, 2004 09:23 PM by targe |
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reptariums for turtles?
by findaratot - Jul 13, 2004 01:46 AM |
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Jul 14, 2004 06:52 PM by findaratoT |
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our ornate box turtle laid her eggs the other day ? about incubation?
by Sm1nts2escape - Jul 12, 2004 06:28 PM |
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Jul 13, 2004 08:18 AM by StephF |
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Need Help! It's UrGeNt!
by animaluver2 - Jul 12, 2004 04:46 PM |
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Jul 13, 2004 06:47 AM by Anita |
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Hey Matt, about Jaz..........
by phelpcd1 - Jul 12, 2004 08:36 AM |
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Jul 14, 2004 11:01 PM by mattk17 |
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agressive female eastern box
by xturtlepowerx - Jul 11, 2004 02:01 PM |
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Jul 14, 2004 11:19 PM by mattk17 |
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Egg-laying Female
by James Brumley - Jul 10, 2004 09:47 PM |
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Jul 11, 2004 05:52 PM by James Brumley |
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Behavioural changes in an ornate box
by Serath - Jul 09, 2004 10:20 PM |
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Jul 10, 2004 10:17 PM by Anita |
