How To Care Turtles

A box turtle so named because of its ability to “window” in full during real or perceived threat or attack. They were able to achieve this through depend on its bottom shell (inset), which allows the upper shell (carapace) and lower deck to accommodate all the eastern head of a turtle, the legs and turtles cola.Este case of small, terrestrial turtles with a shell length of 5:56 inches. These oriental Turtles are the most popular among box turtles. They are easily identified by their oval shape, high dome shell, usually brown in color with bright yellow, orange or red spots. Their insertion is unclear areas, especially on the borders of the shield. Their skin is brown with yellow spots or rojas.Las turtle Eastern box omnivores, meat, about 50% of animals such as slugs, worms, insects, snails and carrion, and 50% of plant material, green leafy vegetables, fruits, berries and seeds. You have to feed these turtles on a rock friction, flat, rather than serving food in a bowl or dish. This natural method will help to curb the excessive growth of the peak of the tortoise and toenails, but gradually and constantly wears a stone when feeding. Provision of food rich in calcium, such as cooked egg shells, a turtle can chew when he feels the need for more calcio.El life expectancy this box turtle for 40 years, but, believe it or not, they can live longer than 100 years! Its age can be estimated from counting tree rings on their shields. It is better to count the rings on the plastron, because this is the bottom layer allows the study of the nature of wear. Nevertheless, age, having more than 20 years is not reliable, because the box turtle stopped growing then, and insertion is usually used suave.Este box turtle, native to eastern United States can either live outdoors or in large indoor enclosure. If possible, you should think about creating outdoor enclosure with the sun, shade, grass, and a small pool of water that is deep enough for swimming. A turtle will be happier and healthier in these circumstances. You should make sure to provide adequate protection in the open air, to prevent raccoons, dogs and other predators from entering recinto.A Unlike other turtles, turtle Eastern box usually does not bite when annoyed. Nevertheless, it would have a great effort to free or left in their shells. They can hold their shells tightly and so thoroughly that even the knife blade can not enter between the shell and plastrón.Este box turtle hibernation from October to April, in a tunnel in loose soil, decaying vegetation or mud. As a rule, they prefer to dig in the woods or along their borders. Sometimes, as well as excavations in the area of wetlands in the closed canopy. This box turtles tend to return to the same place every year in winter. When emerging from hibernation in April, will supply and dating.