Box Turtle and Wood Turtle Care Sheet
Easy Guide to Box and Wood Turtle Husbandry (Care Sheet)
- Life Expectancy: 30+ Years
- Size: 5in-8in
- Food: Turtle Pellets, Tortoise Pellets, Guppies, Shrimp, Worms, Fruits, Greens
- Feed Schedule: Daily (babies) / 2-3 times a week (adults)
- Baby Enclosure Size: 10 gallon tank
- Adult Enclosure Size: 40-75 tank / 4 x 2 x 2 pen
- Ambient Temp: 75-80 degrees fahrenheit
- Basking Spot: 88-90 degrees fahrenheit
- Water Temp: 70-72 degrees fahrenheit
- Water Depth: These turtles are mainly land living, water area should be less than 12 inches
- Temperament/Handleability: Generally Docile, males get territorial in water
- Additional info: These species will mainly live on land. Some keepers only offer them a water bowl, but most put a small tub of water in their enclosure. They will need UV and Heat if kept indoors. Food may be dusted with calcium and occasionally multivitamins. Cost is usually around $99+
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