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Box Turtles
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2004.
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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tub?
by Lovesallanimals - Apr 13, 2004 04:27 PM |
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Apr 14, 2004 12:24 PM by 1herpaholic |
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what is my choice? help is needed
by bigdee - Apr 13, 2004 09:22 AM |
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Apr 16, 2004 12:26 AM by Sohni |
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Need some breeding help
by FindaratoT - Apr 13, 2004 03:03 AM |
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Apr 20, 2004 09:20 AM by NickPiper |
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Ear infection/Abscess Questions
by sodium - Apr 12, 2004 06:32 PM |
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Apr 19, 2004 12:18 PM by harry |
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Box turtle found...help
by BoJo - Apr 11, 2004 08:03 PM |
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Apr 12, 2004 05:55 PM by chelonialuv |
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Obtaining an Endangered species Permit
by ta40ta - Apr 11, 2004 02:49 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Help about box turtle egg
by Jenn429 - Apr 10, 2004 10:57 AM |
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Apr 12, 2004 11:11 AM by JOSTA |
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Found this guy soaking up the sun in northern Virginia
by chuckguy2 - Apr 10, 2004 10:36 AM |
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Apr 10, 2004 10:04 PM by chuckguy2 |
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Is temperature ok outside for Boxers? Please quick answer!
by frogsandchams - Apr 10, 2004 09:52 AM |
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Apr 12, 2004 06:04 PM by chelonialuv |
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Photo contest?
by tortus32 - Apr 09, 2004 07:44 PM |
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Apr 10, 2004 06:15 PM by Rouen |
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ATTN: SHAWN A.
by ta40ta - Apr 09, 2004 01:00 PM |
0 | No replies |
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4 weeks out of hibernation, a nest...
by rattay - Apr 06, 2004 08:18 PM |
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Apr 08, 2004 06:46 AM by rattay |
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Ornate Box Tumor
by kama000 - Apr 06, 2004 04:52 PM |
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Apr 08, 2004 08:44 PM by StephF |
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Cat food?
by Lovesallanimals - Apr 05, 2004 11:26 PM |
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Apr 07, 2004 09:34 PM by PHBoxTurtle |
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Nail polish painted on boxie's shell? Proper weight for adult? (thanks...)
by Sohni - Apr 05, 2004 11:23 PM |
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Apr 06, 2004 02:31 PM by chuckguy2 |
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Smelly socks
by Clemmys - Apr 05, 2004 07:43 PM |
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Apr 06, 2004 09:19 AM by Katie |
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What a long neck
by Clemmys - Apr 05, 2004 07:36 PM |
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Apr 06, 2004 09:17 AM by Katie |
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My best looking boxie
by Clemmys - Apr 05, 2004 07:25 PM |
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Apr 06, 2004 09:21 AM by Katie |
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Picking up neglected 3 toed today--
by Sohni - Apr 05, 2004 10:21 AM |
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Apr 06, 2004 08:50 AM by JOSTA |
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Eggs Shuffled
by spycspider - Apr 04, 2004 01:55 PM |
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Apr 04, 2004 05:22 PM by StephF |
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Amazing growth, baby boxers!
by frogsandchams - Apr 04, 2004 11:15 AM |
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Jun 11, 2004 01:24 PM by ErichRhom |
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Any HELP would be greatly appreciated.
by ed17 - Apr 04, 2004 03:05 AM |
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Apr 04, 2004 11:12 AM by jfeul |
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Treating water
by tuwhada - Apr 03, 2004 09:52 PM |
0 | No replies |
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feel dumb asking but...
by andydy464 - Apr 03, 2004 01:47 PM |
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Apr 03, 2004 11:25 PM by andydy464 |
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Where should I buy a Box Turtle
by BEAM0902 - Apr 03, 2004 10:07 AM |
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Apr 09, 2004 07:11 AM by BEAM0902 |
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Massachusetts Turtle Laws?
by Noofle de Blub - Apr 03, 2004 01:08 AM |
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Apr 03, 2004 11:30 AM by StephF |
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eastern box not eating
by norristhenut - Apr 02, 2004 07:35 PM |
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Apr 03, 2004 10:50 AM by StephF |
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Help me save a box turtle! m
by Sohni - Apr 02, 2004 11:03 AM |
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Apr 02, 2004 08:43 PM by Sohni |
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Agressive Female 3 toed!
by John D. - Mar 31, 2004 09:29 PM |
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Apr 03, 2004 06:29 PM by animalchin |
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What is the breeding longetivity of a female 3 toed?
by John D. - Mar 31, 2004 03:11 PM |
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Apr 01, 2004 07:01 PM by Beasley |
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Baby box turtle doesn't want to eat!!! (Month and a half living in there!)
by rquesada - Mar 30, 2004 04:40 PM |
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Baby box turtle doesn't want to eat!!! (Month and a half living in there!)
by rquesada - Mar 30, 2004 04:37 PM |
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Apr 24, 2004 04:14 PM by jobst |
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New box turtle owner!
by Pixz13 - Mar 30, 2004 01:57 PM |
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Mar 31, 2004 09:27 AM by JOSTA |
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Update on Ornate Box turtle
by tuwhada - Mar 30, 2004 01:06 PM |
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Mar 30, 2004 01:06 PM by tuwhada |
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box turtle salad
by krim5 - Mar 28, 2004 05:54 PM |
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Mar 30, 2004 10:39 AM by Katie |
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First Turtle
by boprobe - Mar 28, 2004 10:08 AM |
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Mar 28, 2004 11:46 AM by StephF |
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getting new gulf coast to eat.
by Zeus - Mar 26, 2004 03:16 PM |
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Mar 29, 2004 06:30 PM by chelonialuv |
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Trout Chow VS. Mazuri Aquatic Turtle diet for Boxes
by IMacBevan - Mar 24, 2004 08:54 AM |
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Mar 24, 2004 05:49 PM by EJ |
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Outdoor tips...
by animaluver2 - Mar 23, 2004 07:20 PM |
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Mar 25, 2004 07:28 AM by StephF |
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question on an east-asian box turtles shell
by tommot - Mar 19, 2004 02:04 PM |
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Mar 29, 2004 06:17 PM by chelonialuv |
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Pics of ornate turtle surgery
by tuwhada - Mar 18, 2004 02:47 PM |
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Mar 23, 2004 09:02 PM by tuwhada |
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Export question
by asianturtleguy - Mar 18, 2004 12:39 AM |
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Mar 18, 2004 10:21 AM by EJ |
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Update on Egg bound Ornate! Please Look!
by tuwhada - Mar 17, 2004 01:45 PM |
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Mar 17, 2004 07:55 PM by EJ |
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HELP!!!!!!! EGG bound turtle - NEED ADVISE PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by tuwhada - Mar 16, 2004 07:15 AM |
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Mar 17, 2004 09:38 AM by StephF |
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UPDATE on ornate box turtle!!! PLEASE LOOK!!!!
by tuwhada - Mar 15, 2004 12:52 PM |
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Mar 16, 2004 05:44 AM by Frank_S |
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Box Turtle Pricing?
by Brady - Mar 14, 2004 09:52 PM |
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Mar 15, 2004 09:03 AM by nickpiper |
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Sunlight Hours
by EasternLvrs - Mar 13, 2004 09:22 AM |
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Mar 13, 2004 08:59 PM by pako |
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Eggs
by Frank_S - Mar 13, 2004 08:47 AM |
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Mar 15, 2004 09:36 PM by tuwhada |
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I am worried about my box turtle
by tuwhada - Mar 12, 2004 11:03 PM |
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Mar 14, 2004 11:02 PM by LisaOKC |
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eggs not hatched 3 yrs running
by banjo125 - Mar 12, 2004 10:37 AM |
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Mar 13, 2004 10:58 AM by banjo125 |
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cuora galbinifrons
by holmansteve - Mar 08, 2004 11:27 PM |
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Mar 09, 2004 03:33 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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Boxies up in San Diego too
by Parks Ranch - Mar 07, 2004 09:39 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Marking Box Turtles Back For Breeding????
by Turtle96 - Mar 07, 2004 09:04 AM |
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Mar 08, 2004 07:37 AM by StephF |
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Turtle up in VA!
by StephF - Mar 05, 2004 02:35 PM |
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Mar 12, 2004 01:46 AM by golfdiva |
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Want to see pics of outdoor setups
by Clemmys - Mar 02, 2004 10:37 AM |
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Mar 07, 2004 04:10 PM by golfdiva |
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Turtle Society Mtg in MD Mar 13
by Katrina - Feb 29, 2004 06:04 PM |
0 | No replies |
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rubbermaid container
by herplvr2004 - Feb 28, 2004 12:52 AM |
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Mar 01, 2004 06:14 PM by sapphire_snake |
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keeled box turtles
by holmansteve - Feb 25, 2004 09:43 PM |
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Feb 27, 2004 02:54 AM by MouhotiiFan |
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best turtle setup with 100$
by speterturtle - Feb 24, 2004 11:24 PM |
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Mar 09, 2004 03:35 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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(blurry)Pic and Update on my hatchling 3-toe
by Rouen - Feb 24, 2004 03:24 AM |
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Feb 25, 2004 03:11 AM by Rouen |
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Box Turtle Partnership of Texas - presentation tonight
by Michael-DFW - Feb 21, 2004 12:25 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Sick Box Turtle, advice?
by Andy1982 - Feb 20, 2004 04:09 PM |
3 |
Feb 28, 2004 12:29 AM by PHBoxTurtle |
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2 eggs
by gerri - Feb 20, 2004 10:32 AM |
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Feb 28, 2004 10:14 PM by animallover91724 |
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Eastern Box/Russian Compatibility
by geckodude54 - Feb 18, 2004 09:51 AM |
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Feb 25, 2004 08:02 PM by pyrowoman |
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Attention Shawn A.
by ta40ta - Feb 17, 2004 07:17 AM |
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Is It possible to cross Box Turtles?
by wtbone - Feb 16, 2004 06:05 PM |
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Feb 20, 2004 10:49 PM by golfdiva |
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Need help on setting up tank.
by speterturtle - Feb 15, 2004 06:39 PM |
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Feb 20, 2004 09:30 PM by Jesse S. |
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box turtle hibernation
by emu1957 - Feb 15, 2004 06:00 PM |
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Feb 28, 2004 01:10 AM by cnweld |
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Needs a nail trim
by thehauntedchambe - Feb 15, 2004 04:22 PM |
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Feb 16, 2004 08:03 AM by StephF |
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Quarintine ?
by Cawie7849 - Feb 15, 2004 08:54 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Sad news...
by StephF - Feb 15, 2004 08:22 AM |
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Feb 16, 2004 11:12 AM by Katie |
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Somebody gave me a turtle
by heartmountain - Feb 13, 2004 04:42 PM |
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Mar 01, 2004 06:18 PM by sapphire_snake |
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box turtle not eating
by valerie - Feb 13, 2004 12:29 AM |
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Feb 15, 2004 11:13 PM by valerie |
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Can Rat Terrier dogs mix with boxies?
by phelpcd1 - Feb 12, 2004 10:53 AM |
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Feb 12, 2004 08:37 PM by StephF |
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aggressive male...
by turtle_22 - Feb 11, 2004 11:48 AM |
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Feb 17, 2004 07:09 AM by ta40ta |
