EDUCATIONAL INCUBATION & HATCHING CHAT THREAD, w/ Sally Sunshine Shipped Eggs

[DwayneNLiz]

New one on me.

they look just like a red eared slider but lack the red ear

 

[campingshaws]

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Yep! That's a turtle, alright. That old boy's been around a while! Don't look like the snappers we have around here, though, if that's what it is.

I think it's a box turtle, based on a tiny one I caught crossing the road. Will confirm when I release it.

 

[Pensmaster]

they look just like a red eared slider but lack the red ear

Almost said red eared slider but pic isn't clear enough.

 

[Pensmaster]

I think it's a box turtle, based on a tiny one I caught crossing the road. Will confirm when I release it.

Probably going to have to put up a road block for him or he'll be back.

 

[DwayneNLiz]

I think it's a box turtle, based on a tiny one I caught crossing the road. Will confirm when I release it.

hmmm, i thought box turtles had taller 'boxier' shells?

no idea, i am NOT a turtle expert

but i am good at google LOL

 

[kwhites634]

Quote: The head's marked like the little guys that used to be sold in pet shops before salmonella became the buzzword de jour

 

[campingshaws]

We have tons of the red eared terrapins, so I'm familiar with them. It's got a deeper shell than the chicken turtle, I think.

I've always called any turtle with the ability to close its shell a box turtle, but I think Liz (?) is right. I am also not a turtle expert.

First gut thought was the stinkpot turtle, just because I wanted it to be. and I think I remember they have those extra-domed shells.

 

[Pensmaster]

The head's marked like the little guys that used to be sold in pet shops before salmonella became the buzzword de jour

Exactly, my neighbor had one lay eggs in her yard near pond. They watched and waited for eggs to hatch. Their son told them it was way past time to hatch. Apparently the dirt had become to hard when they dug up the nest most had died while trying to get out. They managed to get 6 remaining ones to hatch.

 

[kwhites634]

If I'm to get anything outside done today, I'd better be getting to it; I can play on here this evening, after dark. BBL

 

[DwayneNLiz]

We have tons of the red eared terrapins, so I'm familiar with them. It's got a deeper shell than the chicken turtle, I think.
I've always called any turtle with the ability to close its shell a box turtle, but I think Liz (?) is right. I am also not a turtle expert.

First gut thought was the stinkpot turtle, just because I wanted it to be.

and I think I remember they have those extra-domed shells.

lol, i just look at pictures and see what looks the same, i have no idea bout closing their shells, the only turtle i really know is the snapper because they are so prolific around here

Exactly, my neighbor had one lay eggs in her yard near pond. They watched and waited for eggs to hatch. Their son told them it was way past time to hatch. Apparently the dirt had become to hard when they dug up the nest most had died while trying to get out. They managed to get 6 remaining ones to hatch.

thats great that they were able to save a few