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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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Articles of interest:
Box Turtles - Difficult, but Fascinating Captives
Fire Safety
Finding a Good Herp Veterinarian
Preventing Transmission of Salmonella
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Gutloading
by TonyC130 - Mar 22, 2007 09:29 AM |
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Mar 22, 2007 10:25 AM by kensopher |
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Shell E & the pen
by PHRatz - Mar 22, 2007 08:54 AM |
9 |
Mar 24, 2007 11:24 AM by PHRatz |
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golfdiva's sig
by biowarble - Mar 21, 2007 09:23 AM |
6 |
Apr 07, 2007 09:29 PM by golfdiva |
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Dead turtle
by oger6 - Mar 20, 2007 05:49 PM |
2 |
Mar 22, 2007 10:03 AM by vinvstrom |
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TURTLE NOT EATING, HELP!!!!!!
by TonyC130 - Mar 19, 2007 09:19 AM |
3 |
Mar 23, 2007 10:50 PM by twilightfade212 |
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Mixed Species Housing?????????
by TonyC130 - Mar 18, 2007 11:32 PM |
10 |
Mar 22, 2007 09:27 AM by TonyC130 |
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hibernation and color?
by golfdiva - Mar 18, 2007 07:07 PM |
9 |
Apr 07, 2007 09:31 PM by golfdiva |
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Mass Recall OF Toxic Dog & Cat Food
by streamwalker - Mar 18, 2007 05:18 PM |
22 |
Mar 28, 2007 08:00 AM by PHRatz |
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trying to adopt
by terryo - Mar 18, 2007 04:20 PM |
7 |
Mar 19, 2007 09:33 AM by terryo |
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A first for us!
by PHRatz - Mar 18, 2007 11:42 AM |
3 |
Mar 19, 2007 07:59 AM by PHRatz |
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The Blue Box
by melgrj7 - Mar 17, 2007 01:27 PM |
3 |
Mar 23, 2007 10:54 PM by twilightfade212 |
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First activity of the year
by kensopher - Mar 17, 2007 10:23 AM |
9 |
Mar 22, 2007 01:44 PM by PHRatz |
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Indian Star Box Turtles?
by PATMAN - Mar 16, 2007 02:37 PM |
4 |
Mar 18, 2007 05:34 PM by PATMAN |
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Turtle Up!
by StephF - Mar 15, 2007 12:00 PM |
12 |
Mar 18, 2007 12:27 PM by underdog125 |
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Cleaning out the pen!
by 9boxies - Mar 15, 2007 08:31 AM |
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Mar 17, 2007 10:09 AM by kensopher |
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I think it's time
by Rouen - Mar 14, 2007 03:14 PM |
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Mar 15, 2007 08:30 PM by kensopher |
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Slugs
by ExoticShells - Mar 13, 2007 11:30 PM |
1 |
Mar 14, 2007 06:02 AM by kensopher |
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eggs
by Piney - Mar 13, 2007 10:03 PM |
2 |
Mar 16, 2007 12:39 PM by Piney |
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I need a personal assistant...
by PHRatz - Mar 13, 2007 11:13 AM |
9 |
Mar 14, 2007 09:27 AM by PHRatz |
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TURTLES ARE OUT!!!!
by oger6 - Mar 11, 2007 10:09 AM |
5 |
Mar 13, 2007 09:08 PM by jack |
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3 Toed Box Turtle Enclosure Planting.
by TonyC130 - Mar 10, 2007 10:21 PM |
4 |
Mar 11, 2007 12:42 PM by PHRatz |
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New Maggots, what are these?
by Rouen - Mar 10, 2007 03:09 PM |
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Mar 16, 2007 09:58 AM by PHRatz |
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Turtle isn't eating?
by symposiumcuibono - Mar 09, 2007 04:49 PM |
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Mar 15, 2007 03:47 PM by symposiumcuibono |
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Outside
by PHRatz - Mar 09, 2007 11:46 AM |
7 |
Mar 12, 2007 09:23 AM by biowarble |
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Don't freak out, but...
by ericasa - Mar 09, 2007 11:39 AM |
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Mar 11, 2007 09:24 PM by Athos_76 |
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sroom?
by zug_thug - Mar 09, 2007 01:31 AM |
3 |
Mar 10, 2007 09:07 AM by StephF |
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abscess update..
by WEEBEASTIES - Mar 08, 2007 05:43 PM |
3 |
Mar 09, 2007 09:10 AM by PHRatz |
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ear abscess...
by WEEBEASTIES - Mar 07, 2007 05:41 PM |
2 |
Mar 07, 2007 06:43 PM by WEEBEASTIES |
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Eastern Markings
by curtis9980 - Mar 07, 2007 02:29 PM |
5 |
Mar 08, 2007 10:08 AM by curtis9980 |
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What kind of box turtle is mine?
by biowarble - Mar 06, 2007 09:25 AM |
4 |
Mar 08, 2007 09:05 AM by biowarble |
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blind turtle
by blindturtle - Mar 05, 2007 10:32 PM |
8 |
Mar 10, 2007 10:27 AM by golfdiva |
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pinkie
by boxienuts - Mar 05, 2007 02:48 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Moss
by blooms - Mar 05, 2007 01:32 PM |
3 |
Mar 06, 2007 12:54 PM by PHRatz |
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gr8 source of Salmonella in a restaurant
by biowarble - Mar 04, 2007 12:57 PM |
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Mar 13, 2007 09:01 AM by biowarble |
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veg
by zug_thug - Mar 03, 2007 02:10 PM |
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Mar 10, 2007 10:43 AM by golfdiva |
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Getting close
by PHRatz - Mar 02, 2007 10:49 AM |
0 | No replies |
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For WTorres (Wanda)
by egyptiandan - Mar 01, 2007 08:44 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Squirt! .....any conclusions?
by 9boxies - Mar 01, 2007 09:27 AM |
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Mar 06, 2007 09:41 AM by StephF |
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What a great forum!!!
by boxienuts - Feb 28, 2007 11:42 AM |
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Mar 06, 2007 12:44 PM by PHRatz |
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So.. eggs outside..?
by Rouen - Feb 28, 2007 02:09 AM |
2 |
Feb 28, 2007 06:24 AM by kensopher |
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Almost spring in W TX too!
by PHRatz - Feb 27, 2007 10:31 AM |
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Mar 01, 2007 11:21 AM by PHRatz |
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Best substrate for box turtles
by boxienuts - Feb 27, 2007 09:31 AM |
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Mar 10, 2007 11:00 AM by golfdiva |
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Pics - Hatchling Not Ready To Hatch!
by PATMAN - Feb 27, 2007 06:33 AM |
6 |
Feb 27, 2007 11:44 PM by PHBoxTurtle |
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Awake in Florida!!
by Dillybird - Feb 26, 2007 05:45 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Help with a sick Ornate
by microbrewbrian - Feb 25, 2007 12:07 PM |
9 |
Mar 01, 2007 11:54 AM by PHRatz |
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Nearly Spring in Florida
by Dillybird - Feb 25, 2007 06:10 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Isn't it ironic-thanks everybody!
by crazy4turtles - Feb 24, 2007 10:04 AM |
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Feb 24, 2007 11:22 PM by golfdiva |
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Deleted photos!
by 9boxies - Feb 24, 2007 08:40 AM |
0 | No replies |
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good news.. sorta
by Rouen - Feb 23, 2007 01:02 AM |
2 |
Feb 23, 2007 11:00 AM by Rouen |
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Cutting up worms
by symposiumcuibono - Feb 22, 2007 05:00 PM |
3 |
Feb 23, 2007 02:55 PM by symposiumcuibono |
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Isn't it ironic!
by crazy4turtles - Feb 22, 2007 04:01 PM |
8 |
Feb 24, 2007 10:26 AM by PHRatz |
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Nebulizers
by PHRatz - Feb 22, 2007 09:36 AM |
3 |
Mar 20, 2007 09:12 PM by Peeperskeeper |
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Hatchling PICS - After 22 Years Waiting!
by PATMAN - Feb 22, 2007 09:12 AM |
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Feb 27, 2007 06:28 AM by PATMAN |
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Which type of worm?
by Steve_5201 - Feb 22, 2007 09:10 AM |
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Feb 23, 2007 12:03 PM by strange_wings |
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How smart is a turtle?
by symposiumcuibono - Feb 21, 2007 03:53 PM |
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Feb 24, 2007 10:32 AM by PHRatz |
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minnows and frogs
by biowarble - Feb 21, 2007 09:56 AM |
5 |
Feb 26, 2007 02:45 PM by strange_wings |
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Brumation question
by FlatsFeet - Feb 20, 2007 08:57 PM |
4 |
Feb 23, 2007 01:05 AM by Rouen |
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Cracks in shell
by bosco68 - Feb 20, 2007 07:43 PM |
3 |
Jun 16, 2007 09:17 PM by driley |
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Newly Adopted Box Turtle - HELP
by andrealoans - Feb 20, 2007 04:43 PM |
4 |
Feb 21, 2007 07:08 AM by kensopher |
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BHA and BHT
by biowarble - Feb 19, 2007 03:52 PM |
7 |
Feb 21, 2007 11:40 AM by PHRatz |
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Whoo hooo!
by symposiumcuibono - Feb 19, 2007 03:00 PM |
3 |
Feb 21, 2007 08:11 AM by symposiumcuibono |
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Squirt.....what kind of box is he?
by 9boxies - Feb 19, 2007 09:23 AM |
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Feb 23, 2007 09:40 AM by 9boxies |
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Another question!
by symposiumcuibono - Feb 18, 2007 06:24 PM |
6 |
Feb 21, 2007 11:45 AM by PHRatz |
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Box turtle sick?
by symposiumcuibono - Feb 17, 2007 03:23 PM |
6 |
Feb 18, 2007 05:42 PM by symposiumcuibono |
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Ahhh Shell E
by PHRatz - Feb 17, 2007 09:54 AM |
3 |
Feb 18, 2007 01:11 PM by PHRatz |
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What are the negatives of feeding worms?
by pfan151 - Feb 16, 2007 08:57 AM |
4 |
Feb 17, 2007 09:52 AM by PHRatz |
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Accidental Landscaping
by PHRatz - Feb 15, 2007 11:52 AM |
0 | No replies |
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OT: Steve Irwin Fans, Rejoice!
by WTorres - Feb 15, 2007 09:40 AM |
2 |
Feb 15, 2007 12:39 PM by WTorres |
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Brumation in Central Florida, Outdoors
by Dillybird - Feb 14, 2007 06:01 AM |
7 |
Feb 15, 2007 04:50 PM by Dillybird |
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Hatchling growth rates (Rouen et al.)...
by RMB - Feb 11, 2007 02:18 PM |
7 |
Feb 15, 2007 06:56 PM by RMB |
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Princess Shell E update
by PHRatz - Feb 11, 2007 12:19 PM |
8 |
Feb 16, 2007 09:42 AM by PHRatz |
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Strange magenta colored spots on Squirt!
by 9boxies - Feb 11, 2007 09:06 AM |
9 |
Feb 18, 2007 01:13 PM by PHRatz |
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Too many worms or what
by crazy4turtles - Feb 10, 2007 09:25 PM |
3 |
Feb 11, 2007 03:56 PM by RMB |
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turtles & human gastrointestinal disease
by biowarble - Feb 10, 2007 09:39 AM |
9 |
Feb 16, 2007 09:47 AM by PHRatz |
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another thread I lost track of....
by biowarble - Feb 10, 2007 09:14 AM |
1 |
Feb 11, 2007 12:04 PM by PHRatz |
