Eastern box turtles are so named because their ability to "cash in" quite a time of real or perceived threat or attack. They are able to achieve this through a hinge at their lower shell (plastron), allowing the top shell (scale) and lower shell are ideally suited for the East turtle head, legs and tail.
Eastern box turtles are small, terrestrial turtles with shell lengths between 5:56 inches. The East turtles are most popular among box turtles. They are easily recognized by their oval shape, high domed shells, usually dark brown with bright yellow, orange and / or red spots. The plastron is dark areas, especially on the borders of SCUTT. They have brown skin with yellow or red markings.
The Eastern Box Turtles are omnivorous, eating about 50% of animal meats, such as snails, earthworms, insects, snails and carrion, and 50% vegetable material, such as leafy vegetables, fruits, berries and seeds. You need to feed these turtles on a plain, flat stone, instead of serving their food in a bowl or dish. This approach will help the natural vegetation of the beak and claws to reduce turtle, it will gradually and continuously to strengthen them against the rock while feeding. Providing food rich in calcium, which boiled egg shells such as the turtle can chew when she feels the need for more calcium.
The average lifespan for Eastern box turtles is 40 years, but, believe it or not, they can live more than 100 years! Their age can be estimated by counting tree rings on their SCUTT. It is best to count the rings on the plastron, because the lower shell also allows investigation of the wear pattern. However, rains over the age of 20 years is unreliable because box turtles have stopped growing when, and the plastron is usually carried.
Eastern box turtles native to the eastern United States, can live either outside or in a large indoor space. If possible, you should think about creating an outdoor housing with sun, shade, grass and a small pond with water deep enough for swimming. The turtles are happier and healthier in these circumstances. Make sure you provide adequate protection outdoors, raccoons, dogs or other predators to prevent the housing.
Unlike other turtles, eastern box turtles usually do not bite as an expense. However, they will have great difficulty to get free or retreat into their shells. They are able to lock in their shells so strong and complete that even a knife can not get between the carapace and plastron.
Eastern box turtles hibernate from October to April by digging a hole in the loose soil, decaying vegetation, or mud. They usually choose to dig in the forest or along the edges. Sometimes they dig near closed canopy wetlands. Eastern box turtles tend to return to the same place every year to overwinter. When they come out of hibernation in April they begin feeding and looking for mates
Eastern box turtles are small, terrestrial turtles with shell lengths between 5:56 inches. The East turtles are most popular among box turtles. They are easily recognized by their oval shape, high domed shells, usually dark brown with bright yellow, orange and / or red spots. The plastron is dark areas, especially on the borders of SCUTT. They have brown skin with yellow or red markings.
The Eastern Box Turtles are omnivorous, eating about 50% of animal meats, such as snails, earthworms, insects, snails and carrion, and 50% vegetable material, such as leafy vegetables, fruits, berries and seeds. You need to feed these turtles on a plain, flat stone, instead of serving their food in a bowl or dish. This approach will help the natural vegetation of the beak and claws to reduce turtle, it will gradually and continuously to strengthen them against the rock while feeding. Providing food rich in calcium, which boiled egg shells such as the turtle can chew when she feels the need for more calcium.
The average lifespan for Eastern box turtles is 40 years, but, believe it or not, they can live more than 100 years! Their age can be estimated by counting tree rings on their SCUTT. It is best to count the rings on the plastron, because the lower shell also allows investigation of the wear pattern. However, rains over the age of 20 years is unreliable because box turtles have stopped growing when, and the plastron is usually carried.
Eastern box turtles native to the eastern United States, can live either outside or in a large indoor space. If possible, you should think about creating an outdoor housing with sun, shade, grass and a small pond with water deep enough for swimming. The turtles are happier and healthier in these circumstances. Make sure you provide adequate protection outdoors, raccoons, dogs or other predators to prevent the housing.
Unlike other turtles, eastern box turtles usually do not bite as an expense. However, they will have great difficulty to get free or retreat into their shells. They are able to lock in their shells so strong and complete that even a knife can not get between the carapace and plastron.
Eastern box turtles hibernate from October to April by digging a hole in the loose soil, decaying vegetation, or mud. They usually choose to dig in the forest or along the edges. Sometimes they dig near closed canopy wetlands. Eastern box turtles tend to return to the same place every year to overwinter. When they come out of hibernation in April they begin feeding and looking for mates
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