Box Turtle and Tortoise Discussion :: Gave up my boxie

A general forum for those with an interest in land-based turtles.

Post a reply

Post Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:48 am   Gave up my boxie

It was a difficult decision, but Poe now has a new home. The good thing is, that he's with a good friend of mine and I know he'll be well taken care of. I also have visitation :) He was getting trampled and rammed by his brother and I also have a feeling he wasn't getting his share of the food. Dog had made several attempts to bite Poe's little head off so I thought I'd better do something before he got seriously hurt. Here he is in his new home, with his new parents. They had been looking for a box turtle for about a year so I know they've done their research.

Image

Image

Image
The things that come to those who wait may be the things that were left by those who got there first - Steven Tyler
User avatar
jenaero
Moderator
 
Posts: 3606
Joined: Apr 11, 2005
Location: Thorold, Ontario, Canada
Top

Post Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 2:09 pm   

Oooh I've always wanted to see a picture of Poe. Wow, yea he does have a :shock: face.

Poor Poe! It's great that you separated them. I didn't know box turtles are as aggressive to their own species as RES.

Poe looks like he's in a good home!

Now Dog can get all the attention, hehe :D
2 Chinese Goldenthread turtles ~ Miso&Mafan
1 Chinese Box turtle ~ Chief Lemon
2 Redfoot Tortoises ~ Sheegua & Muugua
1 Toy Poodle ~ Pudding
3 firebellied newts ~ Cassandra, Mr.Poo, and Wiggles.

http://flickr.com/photos/the_naturalist
User avatar
Tenodera
 
Posts: 2886
Joined: Mar 5, 2007
Location: Taichung, Taiwan
Top

Post Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 3:30 pm   

I didn't realize boxies were so aggressive, or could be.
I'm glad both Poe and Dog have the privacy and space they want now :-)
2 RES: Leo (f) and Ezra (m)
1 Russian Tortoise: Godzilla (m)
User avatar
megcornell
Retired Mod
 
Posts: 3206
Joined: Apr 30, 2006
Location: New York, NY
Top

Post Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:55 pm   

I just noticed that Poe wasn't in your signature, and came here hoping that he was okay. And he is! HUrray!
2 RES-Sparky M 6.0 and Spike F 9.0
1 Beardie- F Nubbin
1 Pictus Gecko- F Necko
6 Fire Bellied Toads-3 M 3 F
User avatar
scripta_elegans
Senior Member
 
Posts: 1938
Joined: Jul 30, 2006
Location: Iowa
Top

Post Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:54 pm   

That's good that you had a friend to take care of him. Send your friends this way so they can keep posting pics of the adorable guy!
JAX
- - -
Baby Boy - January 9th, 2011! (3 months old)
1 RES - 7" long - Umi (3.5 years old)
1 black lab/hound mix - Josie (1.5 year old)
2 cats - Mysti and Molly (6.5 years old)
User avatar
TheComputerGremlin
Senior Member
 
Posts: 3732
Joined: Jan 12, 2008
Location: Washington, DC
Top

Post Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:25 am   

I'll post pics as I get them. I just spoke to my friends last night and they said he's doing great. Eating like a champ. Dog seems happier too. :-)
The things that come to those who wait may be the things that were left by those who got there first - Steven Tyler
User avatar
jenaero
Moderator
 
Posts: 3606
Joined: Apr 11, 2005
Location: Thorold, Ontario, Canada
Top

Post Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:51 am   

Oh Im so happy Poe has a great home!! He is adorable
Rottie_mom
 
Posts: 87
Joined: Mar 13, 2008
Location: Houston, TX
Top

Post Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:46 pm   

Poe is very good looking. Good you found him a home. How is he doing now?
User avatar
Take-One
 
Posts: 932
Joined: Mar 15, 2008
Location: Where Destiny is calling me.
Top
Post a reply

Return to Box Turtle and Tortoise Discussion

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 5 guests

Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group