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what should i put in my box turtles cage2007-11-24 2:03:47

I don't know what her habitat should be like.

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One box turtle will need a tank that is 36鈥?x 24鈥?x 15鈥?if kept indoors. The box turtle does best with a lot of space to move in. If this is not possible, taking them out for exercise will help them stay healthy. The indoor tank should have 2-4鈥?of loose, moisture-retentive substrate. It is occasionally related this land turtle has no use for water or humidity, which is in fact not true. A shallow tray of water should be provided and a daily water spraying is necessary. Box turtles like to hide by burrowing or sitting under a cork bark cave. Some type of hide spot along these lines should be provided. Indoor cages should be equipped with full-spectrum, UV-emitting lighting and a heat or basking lamp.

In the proper climate, they can be kept in a 72鈥?x 72鈥?x 48鈥?outdoor enclosure. Outdoor enclosures should have 8-12鈥?loose soil with grass. Keep in mind outdoor enclosures need high walls that go deep into the soil to prevent the turtle from climbing or digging out. Outdoor enclosures must be provided with shade areas.

Box turtles prefer a temperature between 72掳 鈥?76掳F with a hot spot of 82掳F. Many experts will suggest inducing hibernation for these particular animals. It has been said that if normal temperatures are maintained all year long, these turtles will undergo brumation. Brumation is a partial hibernation that causes the box turtle to stop eating and use up energy reserves. This may weaken the turtle and lead to secondary problems. Some experts suggest keepers induce hibernation every three years by dropping the temperature to 41掳F for about 8 - 12 weeks. For southern box turtles, drop the temperature to 47掳F for 7 - 8 weeks. Lower temperatures than this can be fatal. Always keep fresh drinking water and a small amount of food present during hibernation periods.

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Hopefully you put Food..lol