Updated: Cumberland Slider Turtle Help

[cluckmecoop7]

That would be a great idea! But depends on lots of other things to. Like money, space, etc.

But what ever you do, @Momplus1, don't treat the little guy inhumanly. (But I know you probably won't. )

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I live in Central NC, so we have mild winters and Spring and Fall are nearly nonexistent now as we get into Summer like weather right after winter. I really like the outdoor turtle environment, a lot! I imagine a turtle would love it too. For now, while we work on better and more permanent housing, "Tilly" (we're thinking female because of the slender tail, but aren't turtles prone to getting egg bound? That worry began immediately in my mind, so I'd be perfectly happy with a male) will stay indoors unless we can provide a safe environment outside. I believe any turtle would enjoy being outdoors more. I'm spending a lot of time checking out the options. This is exciting! If either of you keep turtles, what's your favorite thing about them? Also, Tilly must not be as young as I thought because there is no embillocal stump (?). I've been reading all over the internet and it's difficult to figure out if I'm learning accurate information. That's one of the MANY reasons that I LOVE BYC!!! Thank you both so much for everything

 

[cluckmecoop7]

No, I don't have a turtle at the moment.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

No, I don't have a turtle at the moment.

I sincerely appreciate everything you've shared and your time. I am grateful to have folks like you, in this community that I trust. Thanks again! Happy Easter

 

[cluckmecoop7]

Thanks so much! I'm very happy to help you.

 

[MrFluffyandGirls]

I'm wondering how a box turtle ended up on a island in the pond unless it a rather large one. Box turtles don't swim. Are you sure you don't have a paint turtle?

 

[getaclue]

http://www.boxturtles.com/ This is fairly long, but scroll down, and it gives instructions on how to care for one as a pet.

 

[Bunnylady]

Before anyone else goes there - in North Carolina, it is illegal to sell wild-caught box turtles, but I haven't seen anything against keeping one as a pet. We have one - a couple of years ago, I found a female in the process of laying eggs on the path to our greenhouse. With all the raccoon and opossum traffic we have around here, I gave them almost no chance of surviving where they were, so later that day I dug them up and put them in a large jar with some dirt and leaves. Of the 3 eggs, one hatched - a few days after Florence destroyed the greenhouse, and put the area where the eggs had been laid under about a foot of water. So, yeah, if I hadn't moved the eggs, none would have made it. In a world that looked like it had been run through a blender, we decided to keep it "safe," so it is still with us.

There are lots of websites and forums dedicated to pet turtles and tortoises - have fun exploring them! Lots of information, some contradictory. Getting the babies to eat can be tricky; once ours began to associate forceps with food, it became easier for us. For a habitat, the turtle needs a place to soak, a place to bask, places to hide.

Are you sure that what you have is a box turtle? There are many kinds of turtles in North Carolina, some of which can be hard to tell apart as babies. Pics would help (hint, hint).

 

[Folly's place]

Yes, pictures!
Most/many captive turtles and reptiles are malnourished, because their dietary needs aren't being met. I too wonder what species your little guy actually is, because she (!) needs to be fed correctly, and housed appropriately.
Baby turtles are really cute!
Mary

 

[cluckmecoop7]

I'm sure we would all love to see pictures! How's he doing?