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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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When Can Babies Hibernate?
by MMathis - Aug 06, 2007 02:40 PM |
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Aug 07, 2007 02:53 PM by jack |
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Box Turtle Ear Infection
by snakehunter101 - Aug 04, 2007 09:11 PM |
1 |
Aug 05, 2007 08:12 AM by StephF |
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Baby boxie question
by babyboxielover - Aug 04, 2007 06:45 PM |
2 |
Aug 08, 2007 01:06 PM by Dillybird |
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Hatchlings
by MikeRoberts - Aug 04, 2007 12:44 PM |
1 |
Aug 04, 2007 04:19 PM by kensopher |
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Coming out party
by mj3151 - Aug 03, 2007 11:00 AM |
1 |
Aug 03, 2007 10:14 PM by underdog125 |
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a research article that bothered me
by chelonian71 - Aug 02, 2007 06:50 PM |
0 | No replies |
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What would you think...
by PHRatz - Aug 02, 2007 12:17 PM |
7 |
Aug 15, 2007 12:13 PM by PHRatz |
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A few new rescues
by NajaAnja - Aug 01, 2007 06:32 AM |
1 |
Aug 02, 2007 12:10 PM by PHRatz |
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are eastern box turtles on the list?
by Chameleon996 - Jul 29, 2007 08:25 AM |
4 |
Jul 31, 2007 08:44 AM by StephF |
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hardly eating much
by chelonian71 - Jul 28, 2007 03:00 PM |
4 |
Aug 02, 2007 11:19 AM by chelonian71 |
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Embryo development question
by MMathis - Jul 28, 2007 11:56 AM |
3 |
Aug 07, 2007 11:45 AM by mmathis |
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having turts as pets vs. as a hobby
by chelonian71 - Jul 28, 2007 09:49 AM |
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Aug 15, 2007 12:16 PM by PHRatz |
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Box Turtles and music
by snakehunter101 - Jul 27, 2007 09:11 PM |
3 |
Jul 31, 2007 11:08 AM by RickHouTX |
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Fattie?
by tinker1219 - Jul 25, 2007 09:35 PM |
1 |
Jul 30, 2007 07:44 PM by kensopher |
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Cookie
by PHRatz - Jul 24, 2007 02:07 PM |
5 |
Aug 03, 2007 07:28 PM by golfdiva |
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Any Hatchlings Yet?
by StephF - Jul 24, 2007 09:00 AM |
13 |
Jul 30, 2007 06:06 PM by LisaOKC |
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I'm new help
by tinker1219 - Jul 23, 2007 02:18 PM |
3 |
Jul 24, 2007 10:23 PM by golfdiva |
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box turtle growth rates?
by LizardCane - Jul 23, 2007 10:20 AM |
3 |
Sep 08, 2007 05:44 PM by DBook |
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Box Turtle
by RickyB - Jul 21, 2007 07:27 PM |
2 |
Jul 21, 2007 09:09 PM by steffke |
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Little Devils
by mikeroberts - Jul 21, 2007 12:41 PM |
3 |
Jul 24, 2007 01:49 PM by PHRatz |
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Eastern Box Turtles *lots of pics*
by RMB - Jul 18, 2007 04:46 PM |
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Jul 25, 2007 11:44 AM by PHRatz |
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OH Press: Disappearing forest gems
by - Jul 18, 2007 07:26 AM |
0 | No replies |
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incubators ?
by underdog125 - Jul 17, 2007 11:26 AM |
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Jul 18, 2007 10:11 AM by underdog125 |
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rescue update
by Jaime77 - Jul 17, 2007 11:17 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Buffet!
by NajaAnja - Jul 16, 2007 08:59 PM |
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Jul 17, 2007 11:11 AM by NajaAnja |
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Phenix worms for hatchlings
by FlatsFeet - Jul 16, 2007 05:59 PM |
6 |
Jul 20, 2007 02:51 PM by underdog125 |
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Injured Box Turtle
by rsnugent - Jul 16, 2007 09:26 AM |
2 |
Jul 16, 2007 01:14 PM by Peeperskeeper |
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can someone identify this box turtle
by rapunzel - Jul 15, 2007 11:39 AM |
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Jul 18, 2007 06:17 AM by Dillybird |
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NJ Turtles
by jack - Jul 13, 2007 07:04 PM |
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Jul 16, 2007 08:57 PM by kensopher |
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Can anyone recommend a good source for
by FlatsFeet - Jul 12, 2007 09:17 PM |
5 |
Jul 13, 2007 03:13 PM by FlatsFeet |
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The benefit of logs
by Rouen - Jul 12, 2007 11:52 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Update on Injured Turtle
by snakize1978 - Jul 12, 2007 09:43 AM |
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Jul 14, 2007 04:11 PM by PHRatz |
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eggs
by underdog125 - Jul 11, 2007 05:19 PM |
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Jul 11, 2007 09:08 PM by Rouen |
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Whatrs The Problem With...
by TonyC130 - Jul 10, 2007 05:15 PM |
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Jul 16, 2007 09:08 PM by PHBoxTurtle |
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Pond Creatures?
by TonyC130 - Jul 10, 2007 05:09 PM |
3 |
Jul 11, 2007 11:26 AM by StephF |
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diff behaviors for different subspecies?
by chelonian71 - Jul 09, 2007 06:48 PM |
0 | No replies |
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rescued turtle question
by Jaime77 - Jul 09, 2007 01:54 PM |
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Jul 10, 2007 10:03 AM by PHRatz |
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time for eggs to hatch
by oger6 - Jul 09, 2007 08:33 AM |
0 | No replies |
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One tough Cookie
by PHRatz - Jul 08, 2007 01:33 PM |
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Jul 16, 2007 09:09 PM by PHBoxTurtle |
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They're hosting guests now lol
by PHRatz - Jul 08, 2007 01:28 PM |
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Jul 15, 2007 11:34 AM by PHRatz |
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Tc carolina in Georgia? extreme south?
by chelonian71 - Jul 07, 2007 05:51 PM |
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Jul 31, 2007 09:17 PM by kensopher |
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turtle shell erosions
by blindturtle - Jul 06, 2007 02:06 PM |
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Jul 08, 2007 01:35 PM by PHRatz |
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Wisteria Trees...
by kakes - Jul 05, 2007 07:17 PM |
3 |
Jul 05, 2007 08:50 PM by kakes |
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Florida's Chowing Down (pic)
by tspuckler - Jul 05, 2007 03:42 PM |
2 |
Aug 02, 2007 05:49 PM by DRB |
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Gulf Coast Coasts Eating
by tspuckler - Jul 05, 2007 03:41 PM |
1 |
Jul 08, 2007 01:37 PM by PHRatz |
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Gulf Coasts in Outdoor Enclosure (pic)
by tspuckler - Jul 05, 2007 03:40 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Philadelphia Zoo eastern box turtle
by underdog125 - Jul 05, 2007 02:11 PM |
2 |
Jul 08, 2007 01:37 PM by PHRatz |
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HBC gravid box turtle
by zanelee - Jul 04, 2007 08:27 AM |
1 |
Jul 07, 2007 08:45 PM by chelonian71 |
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a hatchling q'
by Rouen - Jul 03, 2007 07:13 PM |
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Jul 03, 2007 11:10 PM by LisaOKC |
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trying some wild inverts
by chelonian71 - Jul 03, 2007 06:34 PM |
0 | No replies |
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EBT old and young+ graduation
by Woodnative - Jul 03, 2007 09:15 AM |
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Jul 08, 2007 01:40 PM by PHRatz |
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Getting my boxie to eat his Veggies....
by turtlegirl922 - Jul 02, 2007 06:44 PM |
3 |
Jul 06, 2007 11:14 AM by golfdiva |
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OT: Be aware of www.boxturtlesite,ORG
by PHBoxTurtle - Jul 02, 2007 03:45 PM |
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Jul 03, 2007 09:50 PM by steffke |
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turtles vs. pollination of unusual flowe
by chelonian71 - Jul 02, 2007 12:29 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Really bad injury, can she be saved?
by snakize1978 - Jul 02, 2007 08:57 AM |
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Jul 08, 2007 01:22 PM by PHRatz |
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shortage of wax worms?
by chelonian71 - Jul 01, 2007 06:48 PM |
9 |
Jul 02, 2007 06:28 PM by chelonian71 |
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Phase II started last night
by StephF - Jul 01, 2007 10:13 AM |
1 |
Jul 02, 2007 08:53 AM by PHRatz |
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Finally Done..
by PHRatz - Jun 30, 2007 10:22 AM |
1 |
Jul 01, 2007 07:48 PM by StephF |
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Sick Box Turtle...Advice
by Camby - Jun 29, 2007 04:25 PM |
3 |
Jun 30, 2007 09:56 AM by PHRatz |
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Semi-Box Turtle Laying Eggs *video*
by RMB - Jun 29, 2007 02:38 PM |
2 |
Jun 29, 2007 09:04 PM by Peeperskeeper |
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box turtle ?
by underdog125 - Jun 28, 2007 07:41 PM |
3 |
Jun 29, 2007 06:26 AM by Dillybird |
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????
by mikeroberts - Jun 28, 2007 05:59 PM |
2 |
Jun 30, 2007 12:30 AM by mikeroberts |
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If you have an Ornate Box Turtle...
by RickHouTX - Jun 28, 2007 11:26 AM |
4 |
Jun 30, 2007 09:59 AM by PHRatz |
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dying female on road today
by Woodnative - Jun 28, 2007 08:41 AM |
4 |
Jun 28, 2007 09:37 PM by StephF |
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First hatchlings of the season
by Steve_5201 - Jun 27, 2007 08:23 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Box turtle laws??
by jjenkins - Jun 27, 2007 03:56 PM |
2 |
Jun 27, 2007 09:40 PM by jjenkins |
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Roadkill eggs (not for the squeamish)...
by LisaOKC - Jun 26, 2007 02:43 AM |
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Jun 30, 2007 10:01 AM by PHRatz |
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RE: box turtle broke lower jaw and....
by rainbaby67 - Jun 26, 2007 12:59 AM |
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Jul 03, 2007 10:04 AM by rainbaby67 |
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help!!
by underdog125 - Jun 25, 2007 05:10 PM |
3 |
Jun 26, 2007 08:07 PM by dragoncjo |
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Wild Mushrooms and Time Between Clutches
by ROC - Jun 23, 2007 08:06 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Mating question..
by bosco68 - Jun 23, 2007 09:12 AM |
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Jun 28, 2007 01:42 PM by bosco68 |
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Quetion to those feeding hatchlings
by FlatsFeet - Jun 23, 2007 08:57 AM |
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Jun 25, 2007 06:55 PM by mj3151 |
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first nest
by phil nj - Jun 22, 2007 09:33 PM |
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Jun 26, 2007 10:20 PM by PHBoxTurtle |
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PICS - Beautiful Hatchlings!
by PATMAN - Jun 22, 2007 09:28 PM |
2 |
Jun 24, 2007 09:38 AM by PHRatz |
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no longer "biowarble"
by chelonian71 - Jun 22, 2007 05:07 PM |
3 |
Jun 30, 2007 10:04 AM by chelonian71 |
