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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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Minimum Pen size?
by mezmerize - Aug 12, 2005 04:09 PM |
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Aug 14, 2005 01:05 PM by boxielover |
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what should i feed them?
by mezmerize - Aug 12, 2005 12:27 PM |
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Aug 15, 2005 01:48 PM by melgrj7 |
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__ Five Ornate Box Eggs__
by snake_bit - Aug 11, 2005 10:40 PM |
1 |
Aug 12, 2005 10:06 AM by PHRatz |
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Roaches as feeders?
by LisaOKC - Aug 11, 2005 11:06 AM |
3 |
Aug 12, 2005 09:52 AM by PHRatz |
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Garlic croutons
by PHRatz - Aug 11, 2005 10:11 AM |
1 |
Aug 16, 2005 10:50 AM by PHRatz |
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Turtle See Turtle Do
by PHRatz - Aug 11, 2005 10:05 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Outdoor enclosure
by ErichRhom - Aug 11, 2005 01:31 AM |
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Aug 15, 2005 03:53 AM by ErichRhom |
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Just hatched baby turtle, don't know what to do
by 13lackcat - Aug 10, 2005 12:19 PM |
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Aug 11, 2005 10:35 PM by PHLaure |
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So Bizarre!
by PHRatz - Aug 08, 2005 09:19 AM |
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Aug 10, 2005 09:43 AM by PHRatz |
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I'm thrilled..
by PHRatz - Aug 07, 2005 11:12 AM |
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Aug 09, 2005 09:50 AM by PHRatz |
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Robbie LOVES Dog Food
by CodyNolen - Aug 07, 2005 01:15 AM |
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Aug 07, 2005 11:06 AM by PHRatz |
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HELP HURT TURTLE!!!!!!!!!!!
by lizardboy187 - Aug 06, 2005 05:03 PM |
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Aug 16, 2005 10:18 PM by PHLaure |
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Special Guest Chat - John Binns / IRCF
by phratz - Aug 06, 2005 09:10 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Shell Rubdowns
by PHRatz - Aug 05, 2005 01:21 PM |
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Aug 07, 2005 10:56 AM by PHRatz |
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What differences do you see?
by PHRatz - Aug 05, 2005 12:17 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Hobo is a scamp lol
by PHRatz - Aug 05, 2005 11:39 AM |
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Aug 06, 2005 09:19 AM by phratz |
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Box Turtle owners in Southern California
by William1969 - Aug 05, 2005 11:22 AM |
3 |
Aug 05, 2005 01:01 PM by boxielover |
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Abdominal scute lesion - help needed?
by terrapene - Aug 04, 2005 03:52 PM |
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Aug 05, 2005 01:23 PM by PHRatz |
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What's a good gutload for boxies
by ARolf - Aug 04, 2005 10:55 AM |
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Aug 04, 2005 11:38 AM by PHRatz |
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Can young box turtles close their shells?
by nategodin - Aug 04, 2005 08:32 AM |
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Aug 04, 2005 09:54 AM by StephF |
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Wild boxie laying eggs ....
by FloridaHogs - Aug 03, 2005 12:20 PM |
5 |
Aug 07, 2005 10:49 PM by FloridaHogs |
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How to tell the difference between Eastern and 3-toed hatching
by milli - Aug 01, 2005 08:32 PM |
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Aug 06, 2005 08:33 AM by StephF |
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New babies!
by StephF - Jul 31, 2005 02:00 PM |
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Aug 02, 2005 10:28 AM by PHRatz |
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three toed box turtles
by lstorns - Jul 30, 2005 12:21 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Boxie stays in water all day
by norristhenut - Jul 29, 2005 07:36 PM |
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Jul 31, 2005 08:30 AM by phishnuts |
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Box identification
by caps8419 - Jul 28, 2005 12:30 PM |
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Jul 29, 2005 09:28 PM by StephF |
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Need Help With Carolina Laws
by discobc - Jul 27, 2005 09:42 PM |
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Jul 28, 2005 02:53 PM by FloridaHogs |
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heating ?
by megan15 - Jul 27, 2005 12:56 PM |
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Aug 02, 2005 05:39 AM by streamwalker |
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Where can I buy boxies legally?
by ARolf - Jul 27, 2005 11:57 AM |
4 |
Jul 27, 2005 11:25 PM by golfdiva |
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Wanted to say hello and show off my Boxies
by sacredpurr - Jul 27, 2005 10:46 AM |
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Aug 02, 2005 10:30 AM by PHRatz |
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update on the "dual species" enclosure
by golfdiva - Jul 25, 2005 09:54 PM |
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Jul 29, 2005 10:10 PM by golfdiva |
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turtle prices?
by odiebaby23 - Jul 25, 2005 12:10 AM |
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Jul 27, 2005 12:49 PM by megan15 |
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Box Turtle Food
by ARolf - Jul 24, 2005 02:18 PM |
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Jul 27, 2005 10:06 AM by PHRatz |
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Janie is too smart!
by PHRatz - Jul 23, 2005 10:30 AM |
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Jul 29, 2005 10:13 PM by golfdiva |
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Steph, need your help with eggs.
by JungleGems - Jul 22, 2005 01:48 PM |
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Jul 22, 2005 03:07 PM by JungleGems |
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Have you tested your turtles lately?
by PHRatz - Jul 22, 2005 11:52 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Boxie Care.
by Paullywog - Jul 20, 2005 11:22 PM |
1 |
Jul 21, 2005 08:20 AM by StephF |
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Egg question
by Herpy_Momma - Jul 20, 2005 04:24 PM |
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Jul 25, 2005 02:19 PM by golfdiva |
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Obese Turtles?
by twilightfade212 - Jul 19, 2005 09:35 PM |
1 |
Jul 20, 2005 06:35 AM by StephF |
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Found an eastern on my porch today
by jtclark - Jul 19, 2005 04:47 PM |
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Jul 19, 2005 05:21 PM by StephF |
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Help with incubator
by boxielover - Jul 18, 2005 09:10 PM |
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Jul 20, 2005 06:27 AM by jack |
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I Need Help With House Ideas
by CodyNolen - Jul 17, 2005 11:45 PM |
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Aug 01, 2005 07:13 AM by StephF |
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new boxie
by golfdiva - Jul 16, 2005 02:41 PM |
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Jul 18, 2005 10:38 AM by PHRatz |
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Questions about Box Turtles
by Geckonator - Jul 15, 2005 04:32 PM |
3 |
Jul 17, 2005 09:02 AM by phishnuts |
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Hobo's getting spoiled
by PHRatz - Jul 15, 2005 09:53 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Box Turtle Eggs
by djrichyrich - Jul 14, 2005 12:56 AM |
4 |
Aug 01, 2005 10:31 AM by OKCrescuer |
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Box Turtle Eggs?
by djrichyrich - Jul 14, 2005 12:53 AM |
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Jul 14, 2005 11:16 AM by StephF |
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Cherries
by iflln2fntsy - Jul 13, 2005 04:26 PM |
1 |
Jul 13, 2005 08:02 PM by StephF |
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Identifying Box Turtle
by kulkat - Jul 12, 2005 11:50 AM |
5 |
Jul 12, 2005 07:10 PM by boxielover |
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Question about determining a wild versus dumpe/lost pet
by becky_h - Jul 12, 2005 03:45 AM |
5 |
Jul 14, 2005 10:13 AM by PHRatz |
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Health Question
by MNTurtle - Jul 10, 2005 01:15 PM |
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Jul 11, 2005 06:37 AM by StephF |
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Is there a way estimate age?
by bw6823 - Jul 09, 2005 07:30 PM |
3 |
Jul 11, 2005 05:09 PM by bw6823 |
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Janie the highway box turtle
by PHRatz - Jul 09, 2005 09:56 AM |
10 |
Jul 15, 2005 10:03 AM by PHRatz |
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recently laid eggs
by phishnuts - Jul 09, 2005 08:28 AM |
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Jul 09, 2005 09:01 AM by StephF |
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HELP...1 wk New Eastern Box still wont eat
by lapapa - Jul 09, 2005 07:51 AM |
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Jul 12, 2005 05:09 AM by turtle88a |
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How much to feed?
by Mellen04 - Jul 09, 2005 07:41 AM |
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Jul 09, 2005 11:20 AM by turtle88a |
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she's finally eaten
by faerie822 - Jul 08, 2005 05:54 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Thoughts on Box Turtle Substrate
by modsquad5150 - Jul 08, 2005 10:33 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Fun Discovery
by StephF - Jul 07, 2005 02:50 PM |
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Jul 08, 2005 08:15 AM by StephF |
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Help on identification....
by FloridaHogs - Jul 05, 2005 10:26 AM |
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Jul 08, 2005 04:04 PM by turtle88a |
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New Box Turtle
by Rick-ca - Jul 04, 2005 10:46 PM |
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Jul 07, 2005 03:14 PM by rick-ca |
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Shell Rot???
by twilightfade212 - Jul 04, 2005 08:48 PM |
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Jul 12, 2005 12:41 AM by twilightfade212 |
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OH Press: Brothers bring home big turtles
by - Jul 04, 2005 07:40 PM |
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female laying egss
by phishnuts - Jul 04, 2005 07:06 PM |
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How often do you feed your boxies
by phishnuts - Jul 04, 2005 02:21 PM |
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Jul 05, 2005 06:52 AM by StephF |
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veggies for boxies
by phishnuts - Jul 04, 2005 02:20 PM |
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Jul 09, 2005 09:44 PM by turtle88a |
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100 year old box turtle on long island
by jack - Jul 03, 2005 06:09 PM |
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NY Press: Turtle-tracking effort is underway
by - Jul 02, 2005 08:30 PM |
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Thinking of selling hatchlings
by phishnuts - Jul 02, 2005 04:55 PM |
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Jul 03, 2005 09:38 AM by MEHerps |
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Box turtles vs. Russian tortoises
by william1969 - Jul 02, 2005 11:33 AM |
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Jul 04, 2005 10:51 PM by PHLaure |
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Golfdiva...
by snakecharmed - Jul 02, 2005 12:45 AM |
4 |
Jul 07, 2005 10:06 AM by PHRatz |
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steph/dragonco
by phishnuts - Jul 01, 2005 08:23 PM |
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Jul 03, 2005 06:11 PM by AliS |
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Hello!
by Ericp2311 - Jul 01, 2005 09:43 AM |
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Jul 01, 2005 05:04 PM by streamwalker |
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baby crickets
by faerie822 - Jul 01, 2005 09:42 AM |
1 |
Jul 01, 2005 04:48 PM by streamwalker |
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Success!
by StephF - Jul 01, 2005 09:27 AM |
0 | No replies |
