Rustlestiltskin Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Found a palm size box turtle crossin a busy road today by work and decided to save his life. Has any of you had turtles and if so how do you take care of them and what do they eat? Thanks, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchy chan Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 land turtles are pretty easy, but you should probably put him back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted April 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 land turtles are pretty easy, but you should probably put him back I would put him back but he was in the middle of nowhere by the steel mill where semi trucks drive 24/7. He would be a gonner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 I have 2 aquariums I can sell if you're looking. I'll work a deal. As for care, a little water and something to climb out on and bask. Lamp. Turtle food from anywhere. The end. Change water as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchy chan Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 i used to be a member on here when i had my aquatic turtles http://www.turtletimes.com/forums/ here's the box turtle forum http://www.turtletimes.com/forums/forum/41-north-american-box-turtles/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 i found like 3 turtles and raised em for 3 yrs paul. good pets, just clean their cage. the pet stores sell turtle food too. get it a heating rock as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Go to a metro park, talk to ranger, release back into wild. Less expensive and better for the turtle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinwebb Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 put a red bandanna on it and name it Raphael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 we have a 3 acre pond if you want somewhere to release it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 I would put him back but he was in the middle of nowhere by the steel mill where semi trucks drive 24/7. He would be a gonner I dont think he meant let it go back in the road. lol Whenever I find them in or near the road, I enjoy them for a few moments then help them on in the direction they were going but to a safe, happy location. In other words, just put it back in the woods. i found like 3 turtles and raised em for 3 yrs paul. good pets, just clean their cage. the pet stores sell turtle food too. get it a heating rock as well If you do decide to keep it, don't get a heating rock. It's a turtle. Use either a lamp or undertank heater. You'll need a thermometer to meter proper temps. Temps are very important to an animal who's food will rot in it's gut if not given the proper temps. Always remember, reptiles can carry salmonella and parasites. There are rinses, etc to help with this. Be sure to wash your hands and watch your kids if you have them. Always supplement with fresh foods. Dont just feed prepared foods. Iceburg lettuce is worthless, also. Anyway, box turtles are cool as hell. There is more than one kind of box turltle, too. One of the funniest things I saw one time was walking down a dirt road, hearing some noisies in the leaves and looking over to find two box turtles fucking. lol Funny stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Go to a metro park, talk to ranger, release back into wild. Less expensive and better for the turtle. Do this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 put a red bandanna on it and name it Raphael Fuck the other guy, do THIS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 tartle stewww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicranium Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 One of the funniest things I saw one time was walking down a dirt road, hearing some noisies in the leaves and looking over to find two box turtles fucking. lol Funny stuff. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R5QueuvKQ4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.1cutlass Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 If you choose not to keep it you must release it where you found it. By releasing it elsewhere it will never breed again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger1647545502 Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 If you choose not to keep it you must release it where you found it. By releasing it elsewhere it will never breed again. I have to ask why you think it wouldn't be able to breed again... And box turtles universally LOVE strawberries. It's like red and juicy crack for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99BlownYellowGT Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 http://www.petco.com/caresheets/turtles/Turtle_CommonBox.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.1cutlass Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 I have to ask why you think it wouldn't be able to breed again... And box turtles universally LOVE strawberries. It's like red and juicy crack for them. I am taking a class to ID critters such as turtles, snakes, etc and have always been taught that once they are moved to another habitat they will not breed again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted April 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Here's a few pics of the lil fella. imma let him free tomorrow. The pics of him in the box were when I first found him on the road and just put him in there til I got back to work. http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj288/Dubs740/PaulsPics145.jpg http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj288/Dubs740/PaulsPics144.jpg http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj288/Dubs740/PaulsPics143.jpg http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj288/Dubs740/347y2o9.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Yeah...... I would let that guy go in a Metro Park..... if it were me. :thumbup: KillJoy PS - Give me your WoW Account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted April 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Yeah...... I would let that guy go in a Metro Park..... if it were me. :thumbup: KillJoy PS - Give me your WoW Account. got 4 lvl 85's bud. and couple 80ish ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 got 4 lvl 85's bud. and couple 80ish ones. Well..... make me a deal I CAN't refuse! Hook a honky up! KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Turtles and WoW accounts? How are they related? Only on CR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 I am taking a class to ID critters such as turtles, snakes, etc and have always been taught that once they are moved to another habitat they will not breed again. This just isn't true. Some animals are incredible sensitive and trying to breed them in captivity can be difficult, but moving that box turtle's not gonna do a thing. Please, feel free to challenge your teacher or whoever told you this. Hell, I'll give you my email to give to them. Or maybe, at some point, you misunderstood them? Either way, some logical deduction solves this problem Ask yourself this, how are there so many breeders and zoos creating new stocks of reptiles and amphibians? They're not chasing down babies in the wild. I, myself, have successfully bred various forms of reptiles and amphibians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 I, myself, have successfully bred with various forms of reptiles and amphibians. In 4 pics of offspring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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