Box turtles are not an easy species to keep, particularly for the novice
herp/turtle person. Also almost all box trutles sold in the pet trade are
wild caught. Populations are in serious decline because of this coupled
with habitat loss.
Good luck,
Brian Bastarache
At 03:37 PM 11/9/02 -0600, you wrote:
>I need some assistance so if anyone out there is a turtle person, please
>respond off list.
>
>This is my first box turtle experience and I have no idea what to do.
>
>I have two Three Toed Box Turtles. They are in a 40g Breeder with an
>undertank heater and two 100 watt heat lamps. I have a screen over the
>top and have the tank 3/4 covered with plexi to help keep the heat in.
>The tank stays at around 80 degrees during the day. At night it drops
>into the mid-70's. The turtles are very lethargic and seldom if ever
>move. In fact I have had several people tell me they are dead, when they
>are not. I have a bark substrate and there is a swimming hole in there
>for them as well. It's only deep enough for them to soak in. (about and
>inch). Occasionally there is a white liquid that comes out of their
>noses and eyes. Kind of like a mucus. They have eaten, but do not
>enough, I am sure.
>
>What am I doing wrong? I need to figure it out before I kill these poor
>guys.
>
>Ty
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