We have an Eastern Box Turtle. I'm in Ohio you do not need a permit but it is illegal to release them into the wild after 30 days. She was a rescue from the wild so they're definitely native here.
Not sure on turtles specifically but with ohio snake natives we can collect up to 4 of a species from the wild with a permit and keep captive bred with permit. We have different permits for just keeping versus commercial propagation. I think the box turtles require proof they are captive bred.
I had an eastern box turtle as a kid and let it go too. I live in upstate New York, I know they live in upstate New York just wasn't too sure if they're any where I let him go. I let him go in a field by woods. There was tons of wild strawberries growing there, it was actually my back yard.
If you're ever in that situation again keep in mind box turtles spend their entire lives in a range no bigger than a football field and if wild born will seek to return to their home range rather than settle and live in a new location which can put them in danger if there is a lot of road/development between them and their original home. They have excellent directional sense and will just start heading "home". If you MUST relocate make sure you take them to a fresh water source and hope they decide to stay rather than head "home". Otherwise they may die of dehydration without knowing where water is. If you leave them by water they can find there way back there if they don't try to return home.
I live in Kentucky, & theres a nature preserve fairly close to my house that has tons of eastern. I happened upon an extremely colorful male one day that looked very similar to yours, but his eyes were the brightest orange/red color I've seen on a male in person. He looked very old, & kind of grumpy, literally like a grumpy old man lol, so I didn't admire him for too long.
I know exactly what you mean. I've been going to the area for about 3-4 years now, and sadly I've only been lucky enough to see about three of them about two summers ago. I'd like to think it's because they ventured onto the surrounding farm lands around the preservation, but unfortunately I know thats not always the case.
I tried to buy a turtle recently but found out its illegal to sell turtles in my state, N.C. bc they can carry salmonella. I did buy one from a pet shop in Florida not long ago. I want to build a outdoor habitat but since I can't buy any in my state the only way I know how to get them is taking them from the wild but I also don't wanna do that so I'm kinda in a messed up situation.
Carmen Morton That's really cool! You should post a video of it because if it was found in a city it could possibly have been a pet. Was it really timed when you picked it up? Also what state are you located?
+Shelled Reptiles.... she seems to be not timid...all the people that I asked about her said put her back where I found her and release...problem, in the street in middle of city, no woodlands around...some say if I relocate her, she'll just wander aimlessly...not trying to do that.. I built a outside habitat in my garden...till I find a place for her. I also built an indoor habitat, in a large child sandbox to mimic the outdoors, leaves fresh dirt grass clumps with worms, feed her strawberries, bananas, green leaf lettuce, and title food. she stretches her neck to watch us...she's cute.
There is 2 inches of dirt on the bottom and 3 inches of mulch, it's not really as deep as it needs to be but they won't be laying any eggs this year so its something I'll have worry about next.
when baby turtles do not eat I have always given them live food, (like meal worms) until they come accustomed to you feeding them. Then just stop giving them the worms and only put in the food you want to feed them. Or if it is a land turtle you could put live food in top of the food you want it to eat and slowly stop giving the live food.
Can I have one of your box turtles and if I don't get one I will cry if you want to give me one I live in Tennessee but a speedway Upton height s house 58th
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I found an Eastern Box Turtle around 10 years ago in the front lawn of my house.These videos are really helpful, thanks for sharing them
Beautiful turtles!! Also, really like your setup.
Tygerlady99
Thank you!
love your vid! took your inspiration and went into my local park here in nyc and just grabbed Stanley a bunch of leaves stones and branches...
AZ brown_knight awesome!
Torch is beautiful I have a box trutle and his name is Leo and he is the coolest pet I own.
We have an Eastern Box Turtle. I'm in Ohio you do not need a permit but it is illegal to release them into the wild after 30 days. She was a rescue from the wild so they're definitely native here.
Kenna
You don't need a permit to own one you need a permit to keep one from the wild.
You DO need a permit in ohio to own eastern box turtles. They must come from out of the state and you CAN NOT sell or breed them. That's the law.
Not sure on turtles specifically but with ohio snake natives we can collect up to 4 of a species from the wild with a permit and keep captive bred with permit. We have different permits for just keeping versus commercial propagation. I think the box turtles require proof they are captive bred.
The first male you showed looks a lot like one of my males. I have 4 and 1 female. I'd love to have another female.
Tommy Smith that's cool! You might be able to find another female on Kingsnake.com
shelled reptiles cool, I'll check into it, thanks. I might be willing to trade with someone that wants a male.
I had an eastern box turtle as a kid and let it go too. I live in upstate New York, I know they live in upstate New York just wasn't too sure if they're any where I let him go. I let him go in a field by woods. There was tons of wild strawberries growing there, it was actually my back yard.
If you're ever in that situation again keep in mind box turtles spend their entire lives in a range no bigger than a football field and if wild born will seek to return to their home range rather than settle and live in a new location which can put them in danger if there is a lot of road/development between them and their original home. They have excellent directional sense and will just start heading "home". If you MUST relocate make sure you take them to a fresh water source and hope they decide to stay rather than head "home". Otherwise they may die of dehydration without knowing where water is. If you leave them by water they can find there way back there if they don't try to return home.
Box turtles are THE turtle.
I live in Kentucky, & theres a nature preserve fairly close to my house that has tons of eastern. I happened upon an extremely colorful male one day that looked very similar to yours, but his eyes were the brightest orange/red color I've seen on a male in person. He looked very old, & kind of grumpy, literally like a grumpy old man lol, so I didn't admire him for too long.
Mandy Zubick
That’s awesome! I wish I had somewhere I could find wild Easterns without having to worry about someone taking them.
I know exactly what you mean. I've been going to the area for about 3-4 years now, and sadly I've only been lucky enough to see about three of them about two summers ago. I'd like to think it's because they ventured onto the surrounding farm lands around the preservation, but unfortunately I know thats not always the case.
What do you do in the winter? If not, in a winter climate can you leave them out year round and then they burrow?
They are beautiful. Can I buy some of these tortoise from you or any local store I could buy from .
Can you show me how to tell the difference between a male and female Eastern Box Turtle?
How did you go about getting a permit?
looks good!!
I tried to buy a turtle recently but found out its illegal to sell turtles in my state, N.C. bc they can carry salmonella. I did buy one from a pet shop in Florida not long ago. I want to build a outdoor habitat but since I can't buy any in my state the only way I know how to get them is taking them from the wild but I also don't wanna do that so I'm kinda in a messed up situation.
I found one today, in the middle of the road, in the city, would love for you to take her, I don't know where to release her...
Carmen Morton
That's really cool! You should post a video of it because if it was found in a city it could possibly have been a pet. Was it really timed when you picked it up? Also what state are you located?
+Shelled Reptiles ...MA.
+Shelled Reptiles.... she seems to be not timid...all the people that I asked about her said put her back where I found her and release...problem, in the street in middle of city, no woodlands around...some say if I relocate her, she'll just wander aimlessly...not trying to do that.. I built a outside habitat in my garden...till I find a place for her. I also built an indoor habitat, in a large child sandbox to mimic the outdoors, leaves fresh dirt grass clumps with worms, feed her strawberries, bananas, green leaf lettuce, and title food. she stretches her neck to watch us...she's cute.
+Shelled Reptiles ...I added pictures on Fb link
What is the size of your enclosure?
Thank you!
great video. thx.
a georgiapeach
Your welcome!
just asking here, is it possible to ship box turtle captive bred here in the Philippines? ty!!
my one question is, how deep is the dirt ?, is it deep enough for them to lay eggs?
There is 2 inches of dirt on the bottom and 3 inches of mulch, it's not really as deep as it needs to be but they won't be laying any eggs this year so its something I'll have worry about next.
What do you feed them ?
Do you have any tips on getting a baby turtle to eat?
when baby turtles do not eat I have always given them live food, (like meal worms) until they come accustomed to you feeding them. Then just stop giving them the worms and only put in the food you want to feed them. Or if it is a land turtle you could put live food in top of the food you want it to eat and slowly stop giving the live food.
How often do you change water?
su kye
I change it once a week.
Great habitat but I think u should be careful of racoons
ITZ VIBES right. That is why I have built the slide in 2 by 4 tops
How do you clean out their water and how often?
Ruth Dowell
All I do is lift it out of the enclosure and scub everything
I clean it once a week
cool vid
Jump in to it already!
Dude I'm not even mad, that comment is the best thing that's happened to me all day!
Lol, rough day.
Great set up, do they go in the water?
Chris Burkert
They love the water. It's probably there favorite spot.
Does the permit to breed them/ sell them/ own them cost money?
Camdens Animals
Unfortunately yes. The price depends on where you live.
I know ive researched it before but I cant find the price for Alabama.
You don't need a permit to own them you need one to sell them
Andrewjhswag Hd tv
Unfortunately if you live in a state where they are native you will need a permit.
Ware I live I dont
You got screwed in Illinois you an have up to 8 with out a permit and if they bread you have 90 days to get a permit or sell them.
It's illegal to keep box turtles in my state.
I have a male and a female
Can I have one of your box turtles and if I don't get one I will cry if you want to give me one I live in Tennessee but a speedway Upton height s house 58th