Box Turtle and Tortoise Discussion :: What kind of box turtle is this?

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

Post Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 7:46 pm   What kind of box turtle is this?

I was told it was an Eastern box turtle, but I just want to make sure either way. Thanks.

Image
User avatar
misterturtle
 
Posts: 27
Joined: Jul 3, 2009
Location: Texas

Post Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:22 pm   

It's hard to tell when they're so young. Looking at his feet, he's not a 3toe.. Are you thinking of buying him/her?
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

Post Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:26 pm   

Yes, I am thinking about buying it and I want to know what type it is :)
User avatar
misterturtle
 
Posts: 27
Joined: Jul 3, 2009
Location: Texas

Post Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:32 pm   

As far as IDs, you may have more luck here
http://www.turtleforum.com/forum/upload ... owforum=97

I ordered an eastern from a local store and ended up with a rather bland looking 3toed boxie. Still my baby, but not what I paid for. I think you should take him home no matter what he is... way too cute
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

Post Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 3:13 am   

How big is he? My Eastern box turtle's shell is much more plain than that, but maybe mine is just younger (mine is only 3 months old)
1.0.0 RES
1.0.0 Russian Tortoise
0.1.0 Eastern Box Turtle
1.0.0 Bearded Dragon
0.1.0 Leopard Gecko
1.0.0 Pyxie Frog
0.1.0 White's Tree Frog
0.1.2 Parakeets
1.3.0 Dogs
0.1.0 Cat
User avatar
imderanged
 
Posts: 1824
Joined: Dec 25, 2007

Post Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 2:02 pm   

Id say its a Gulf Coast Box Turtle
Instagram: Diamondbacks4Life
User avatar
Diamondbacks4Life
Moderator
 
Posts: 2349
Joined: Apr 4, 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
Gender: Male

Post Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 2:36 pm   

jenaero --- I agree, too cute. I bought him/her this morning :)

imderanged --- I have no idea how old he/she is. It's the size of a quarter.

I'm going to post it on the other forum and make 100% sure. Thanks.
User avatar
misterturtle
 
Posts: 27
Joined: Jul 3, 2009
Location: Texas

Post Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:35 am   

Very cute!
nukejohnnyo
 
Posts: 2
Joined: Jan 21, 2010

Post Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 10:46 pm   

I dont know what kind he/she is but she/he is sure beautifull.

congrats on your purchase! post a few more pics for us
I like turtles ;]
Sir Max
 
Posts: 534
Joined: Feb 23, 2010
Location: Canada


Return to Box Turtle and Tortoise Discussion

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 16 guests