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[SIZE=-1]Both the two pics above are of female Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina). The secret, well....they live outdoors all year long in a similar habitat they would in the wild. This species is also native to where I live so I don't have to worry much about them being outdoors all the time. I give them a nice varied diet, plenty of space, a little TLC and let them go about their business. These guys have long lifespans and 50-100 year old individuals are not uncommon. I plan on keeping and breeding them for a long time.
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snappertracker;1492926; said:
I like all shots (and videos) you guys have posted! I'm always interested in the setups other people are using as well.

This is one of 150 gallon plywood breeding tanks for my Pelusios castaneus.

The two below are my winter tanks for Cuora amboinensis & Chrysemys p. marginata. Both groups live in the pond during the summer. Each tank is 50 gallons leading up to a 50 gallon nesting areas

I agree with Vicious Fish in regards to seeing more mud and musk type turtles offered in the pet stores. They really are a better choice for the beginner and individuals that don't want to invest large amounts of space to turtles, especial those species that exceed the 8"-12" SCL and are 5-25lbs.

If you're interested I have more pictures of my turtle tanks and pond on my website: Pelomedusa.com along with how I built them.
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Nice set ups! I use to breed Chrysemys picta marginata and Chrysemys picta picta as well, but I kept them outdoors in separate ponds all year. I'm planning on getting another [SIZE=-1]Sternotherus odoratus and I would like to breed them in a similar set up as what you have. I've never kept [/SIZE][SIZE=-1]Malayan box turtles before, how hard are they to breed? Very nice website by the way!
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Vicious_Fish;1493748; said:
Nice set ups! I use to breed Chrysemys picta marginata and Chrysemys picta picta as well, but I kept them outdoors in separate ponds all year. I'm planning on getting another [SIZE=-1]Sternotherus odoratus and I would like to breed them in a similar set up as what you have. I've never kept [/SIZE][SIZE=-1]Malayan box turtles before, how hard are they to breed? Very nice website by the way![/SIZE]
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Thanks for the compliment!

I've kept S. odoratus and really enjoy them, especially their small size at hatching. The amboinensis have not yet reproduced as the female is not receptive of the male most of the time, being larger she will put him in his place. This coupled with needing to keep them apart most of the time because their courtship/mating involves the male biting the neck of the female (causes a great deal of damage if left together) has slowed the process. Overall though they are wonderful (but larger) turtles that require space both on land and water.

I also must comment on the spectacular coloration of your T.c. carolina, just beautiful.
 
snappertracker;1494522; said:
Thanks for the compliment!

I've kept S. odoratus and really enjoy them, especially their small size at hatching. The amboinensis have not yet reproduced as the female is not receptive of the male most of the time, being larger she will put him in his place. This coupled with needing to keep them apart most of the time because their courtship/mating involves the male biting the neck of the female (causes a great deal of damage if left together) has slowed the process. Overall though they are wonderful (but larger) turtles that require space both on land and water.

I also must comment on the spectacular coloration of your T.c. carolina, just beautiful.
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[SIZE=-1]Sternotherus odoratus are just all around great little turtles to keep! Like I've said, I wish more people would give them a try when they want a pet turtle instead of Sliders. My turtle is very personable, and constantly begs for food to the point that he tries to crawl up the side of the tank toward me. I've kept Stinkpots before, but they were all wild caught adults that I almost never saw them in my one turtle pond.

Lol, it's good to hear that your female box turtle puts the male in his place. With some species the males are relentless and can really stress females out with them constantly trying to breed.

And thanks again! Those are two great looking [/SIZE][SIZE=-1]Terrapene carolina! I have to admit, I haven't seen one before with more yellow on it then my one female.[/SIZE]
 
great turts, everyone!!
 
My sulcattas have free range of the house in the winter (paper trained and some lights set up where they can go and bask) and they have the whole fenced in yard to roam in the summer. The big one even knows how to use the bridge over the pond.
The box and wood turtles live in a large bird cage with all their lights and stuff. I am building them an outdoor area in the spring. They will share it with my trains .... we'll see how that works out.
 
chesterfieldzoo;1501500; said:
My sulcattas have free range of the house in the winter (paper trained and some lights set up where they can go and bask) and they have the whole fenced in yard to roam in the summer. The big one even knows how to use the bridge over the pond.
The box and wood turtles live in a large bird cage with all their lights and stuff. I am building them an outdoor area in the spring. They will share it with my trains .... we'll see how that works out.
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Post some pics, It would be cool to see where your tortoises and turtles live.
 
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