Category Archives for "Box Turtles"

Best Box Turtles for Pets

It can be a big commitment when you decide to get a pet turtle. However, turtles make excellent pets and compared to other pets they usually don’t require as much work. There are several subspecies of turtles, each with its own requirements. One of the most common type of pet turtles is the box turtle. […]

How Big Do Box Turtles Get?

If you own a box turtle, you might be wondering how big do box turtles get? Box turtles normally grow up to 5 – 7 inches.   With proper diet, environment, and care, your Box Turtle can live up to around 20 to 25 years. How big is a fully grown box turtle? Box Turtles […]

How To Take Care Of A Baby Box Turtle?

Are you wondering how to take care of your baby box turtle? Worry no more because we have come up with a guide that details everything you need to know about caring for baby box turtles. Baby Box Turtles belong to the American Pond Turtle Family and are mainly found in North America. Their habits […]

Do Turtles Sleep Underwater?

If you have ever kept a turtle or seen one in real life, then probably the first question that came to your mind is how do these adorable reptiles sleep? To answer this question, we have compiled the following article. Turtles do not sleep like we humans, or other mammals do. Their method of sleeping […]

How Fast do Turtles Walk?

If kindergarten taught us anything, then it’s the fact that turtles are slower than slow. In fact, these poor animals are often mocked due to their slow speed. But still, one might wonder if are turtles really that slow and how fast they can really walk? Well, we are here to answer your questions. How […]

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.