Box Turtle Information

What plants are toxic to box turtles? You need to set up a habitat for your pet turtle before you

A pet box turtle is an excellent addition to a household that does its research and cares for its pets. Let’s explore what you should know before you bring one home.

The short answer is yes! But box turtles are unique creatures that have equally odd lifestyle needs.

Box turtles will not necessarily die if moved to a different location. However, relocation can cause stress and disorientation, potentially leading to decreased survival rates.

A happy box turtle is a turtle that likely won’t bite. The followings are a few reasons a box turtle may bite you and tips for avoiding it.

Is your box turtle digging a hole? How can you be sure whether it’s just digging a super awesome hideout

There’s a lot to consider when looking after a box turtle.
How often should you feed him? When should you clean his cage?
We’ll be diving into the details coming up next.

The average common box turtle measures 5 to 7 inches (13 to 18 cm).
Box turtles grow to slightly different sizes depending on their species and whether they are male or female.

There’s more to the heat, lighting, and humidity needs of your box turtle than meets the eye. Coming up next, we’ll be discussing the ideal temperature range, UV light, and more.

How long your pet turtles live will depend on their species. Find out more about the box turtle life cycle and how to improve it in this article.

What is box turtle shell rot, and how can you recognize the symptoms? Is there a treatment for shell rot,

Is it possible to create a sufficient habitat indoors for a box turtle?  Will they be happy with their indoor

While making a salad for your box turtle, have you wondered if you could add cucumbers to the mix?  The

Are you considering a box turtle as a pet but unsure what needs to go in their habitat? Pets like

Are blueberries an acceptable addition to your box turtle’s diet? What should your box turtle be fed daily? Feeding your

Is it safe to feed apples to your box turtle? Do any other fruits and vegetables add nutritional value to

Have your adult box turtles recently laid eggs, and you’re not sure how to properly care for them?  Are you

How do you feed your box turtle? How often should they get fed? You want to make sure your pet

Are there different varieties of box turtles? What is the difference between American and Asian box turtles? You may be

Do you think your box turtle is pregnant? How will you be able to tell if your pet is about

Did you spot some common box turtles at the pet store and consider bringing it home as a pet?  Are

If you’re going away for a while, you might be wondering, how long can a box turtle go without food

Do you know how long a box turtle stays underwater? Should you be worried if your box turtle seems to

Are box turtles bigger or smaller than other kinds of turtles? What affects the growth rate of box turtles? Knowing

Slow and steady may win the race, but how much total distance can a box turtle cover? Do they have

Are you a box turtle keeper looking to expand the family?  Are you interested in learning the best and safest

Do you know what to put in a box turtle tank? Have you gotten your box turtle tank but are

Do you know how to tell the sex of your box turtle? Have you wondered if your box turtle is

How do you make a home your box turtle will enjoy? You are ready to adopt or buy a box

Do box turtles hibernate? Where are all the box turtles in winter? You may be wondering whether your pet box

Are you thinking about reproducing or breeding box turtles? It’s a natural extension to the love of owning one of

What are the box turtle’s temperature needs, and how much cold weather can a box survive?  To keep your pet

How do you age a box turtle?  Unless you raised your turtle from a hatchling or got it from someone

Are you concerned about your box turtle getting enough water? Do you want to learn more about how to give

With all the choices available for reptile terrariums, what is the best bedding for box turtles? Setting up a healthy