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I need help with my turtle2007-11-24 2:00:25

Well I have had him for two years ive tried to feed him but he wont eat what i feed him last summer i had him outside and i thought i lost him the whole winter went by and my cat found him outside under a bunch of leaves this summer. He was still alive now i bring him in the house at night but i leave him in my backyard during the day he loves the rain i guess he eats outside cause he poops in my house but now that its about to be winter again i want to bring him in the house but i dont know how to take care of him being that he's been fending for hisself i dont even know what kind of turtle he is can anyone help please

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Trying to psychically determine the species with absolutely no description in the question. hmmm.. nothing so far.

OK, I'm going to guess you have a box turtle, possibly an Eastern/Carolinian based on the 'likes rain' bit.

Check out http://www.boxturtlesite.org and http://www.austinsturtlepage.com. for help with identifying your turtle and how to care for it. (I like Austin's better for care, but it can sometimes be awkward to find stuff there- lots of info!)

You may want to consider just keeping it a 'garden pet' if it has done OK for two years! It will over-winter in a spot that is decently drained, keeps a reasonably steady temp of near freezing but not too much lower, has a little moisture, etc. You CAN duplicate these conditions indoors, but it is hard. Make another big leaf pile (toss some branches on top to hold it together) and let it find a spot it likes.