Category Archives for "Box Turtles"

How Long Do Box Turtles Live in Captivity?

Are you thinking about buying a pet box turtle? One of your first questions is probably how long do pet box turtles usually live? How long do box turtles live in captivity? Box turtles can live very long in captivity. The average box turtle in captivity lives for around 20 years. However, there have been […]

How to Set up an Indoor Box Turtle Enclosure

Want to set up an indoor box turtle enclosure? Chances are you’re going to make a mistake. Don’t worry though! I’ll teach you how to avoid it.

Why I Prefer Shopping at Chewy for My Turtle Food

I am frequently asked where I buy food for my turtle. When I first started out, I bought my tank from a local PetSmart, along with some decorations, food, UVB light, and a filter. While I was able to get started with just this material, I quickly realized that keeping a turtle happy and healthy […]

Just What Is The Best Box Turtle Aquarium Size?

For a big chunk of the turtle hobbyist population, the minimum size of an indoor enclosure should be 3 feet long with a width of at least 1 foot. For outdoor enclosures, a length and width of both 4 feet is standard minimum practice.

The Startling Truth Why Your Box Turtle is Digging

Box turtles love to dig and cover themselves up in dirt. In this article, I will explain the many reasons why your box turtle is digging.

The Best Substrate for Box Turtles in the World

What are the best box turtle beddings? In this short article, I will show you what I consider to be the best substrate for box turtles.

Can Box Turtles Swim? The Revealing Truth.

Box turtles are terrestrial, which means that they spend most of their time on land. Does that mean they can’t swim? Here’s the answer.