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Another Turtle Sighting

DW Davis @DWDavis (25797) • United States 24 May 23

This Eastern Box Turtle was in our backyard when I got home from school this afternoon. I actually found him before either of the dogs realized he was there. I'm calling it a he, though it could be a she. Once Sophie discovered...

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A Different Kind of Visitor This Time!

Kareng @kareng (80243) • United States 23 Jun 20

I was working out in the yard the other day and went to turn the faucet on to water the garden. I saw movement out of the side of my eye and went over to investigate. I found a box turtle scooting along at a pretty good speed...

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How long do turtles hibernate?

jess368 @jess368 (3368) • United States 2 Feb 09

I am just wondering because my box turtle has been sleeping for a few months (except for when I make him wake up). He also has not eaten in a long time, and I want to make sure he is ok. Do you know what time of the year, and for...

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Male box looking for female to mate.

679546634 @679546634 (3) 21 Jul 07

Every spring my owners observe my mating rituals. This year, she observed me courting a ceramic vase. It got a little rough, the vase broke and now I'm alone again.

What Kind of Habitat Should a Box Turtle Have?

hcromer @hcromer (2709) • United States 30 May 07

I have my box turtle that I found a couple of days ago in a couple inches of water on top of some regular fish tank gravel. What kind of things are needed in a habitat for a box turtle?

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What Do Box Turtles Eat?

hcromer @hcromer (2709) • United States 30 May 07

I just found a box turtle at the river a couple of days ago. I've been trying to keep him as a pet, but he won't eat anything that I put in front of him. I've tried broccoli and some lettuce leaves and he won't eat either. What do...

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