Oct 3, 2013 · BOX TURTLE HATCHLING CARE INTRODUCTION: Box turtles are native to North America. They are also known as box tortoises, although box turtles are terrestrial members of …

Dec 15, 2018 · Here's the 4" rule: The "Four-inch" Regulations With a commentary by Michael J. Connor, Ph.D. In an attempt to curtail the incidence of turtle-associated Salmonella infection in …

Aug 17, 2023 · Every fall we get bombarded here on the forum with all sorts of questions and problems regarding hibernation and tortoises "slowing down" for winter. The purpose of this …

Feb 20, 2021 · Musk turtles need lower levels of UVB than many other aquatic turtles. They also tend not to bask as much. I use a T5 HO with a 5.0 zoomed UVB bulb for my musk turtles.

Dec 18, 2008 · Many pet shops and websites recommend purchasing "feeder" goldfish or fathead minnows (Rosy Reds) as feeders for aquatic turtles. These are actually the two absolute worst …

Nov 30, 2012 · Box Turtles are used to having large areas to walk around in, so a nice sized container for an adult is necessary, a hatchling can have something smaller, and the enclosure …

Aug 4, 2012 · I am currently building an outdoor box turtle enclosure for an eastern box turtle. I need to put some plants in it but don't know what any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jan 2, 2012 · I was wondering which live plants are safe for box turtles..I want to put real plants in the habitat (leaving them in the pots of course) Thank You Jojo :tort:

Jan 1, 2012 · Alright, a recent thread has had me thinking about hybrid box turtles. Western Box turtles are composed of the Desert box and the Ornate (also known as western) Box Turtle, …

Feb 23, 2011 · I am not an expert but musk turtles are among the smaller of aquatic turtle species. What type of musk are you thinking of? A 28 gallon tank might be OK for a couple …