A talk on Box Turtles

Geomyda · 04-01-2011, 11:00 AM

Wendy, at "Just me and my Tortoise" has asked me to do a presentation at the March 2011 meeting in Keston. Accordingly, as it seems that the North American Box Turtle group has won the hearts of many a Totoise Keeper, I have agreed to give a talk on the North American Box Turtle (Terrapene spp).
Aside an illustrated slide presentation, there will also be a live selection of different species and sub species, and I hope some input from one of the UK's most successful captive breeders of these enigmatic American Turtles:

No doubt, Wendy will advertise closer to the date in March but for anybody planning a trip to the South, this may be an opportunity to book a place at what we hope is a popular meeting?

justmeandmytortoise · 04-01-2011, 12:39 PM

Terrific photo as usual and this talk sounds not only fascinating but terrific to include actual specimens to be seen.

I hope this is read by many so no-one misses it.

I will be advertising this in February ... in the 'events' section

Thanks for being our guest speaker

ClareandCo · 04-01-2011, 03:17 PM

It should be yet another very interesting meeting with an excellent speaker!

We'll have to keep "bumping" this thread up

Geomyda · 04-01-2011, 05:56 PM

Just had mail from my friend who breeds a number of species of North American Box Turtle, and she confirmed that she successfully hatched a very good number of Gulf coast Box turtles in 2010. Whilst, I cannot promise her secrets I can I think show what is possible with correct care of these lovely Turtles:

justmeandmytortoise · 04-01-2011, 05:59 PM

Gorgeous photo ... quite stunning

TortBabe · 04-01-2011, 06:54 PM

Aww they are lovely, shame I live so far away

sandy · 04-01-2011, 06:59 PM

Stunning pictures as usual Paul.

Geomyda · 04-01-2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sandy

Stunning pictures as usual Paul.

Thanks Sandy,
Happy new year, and hope to see you at the February meeting too?

justmeandmytortoise · 04-01-2011, 08:28 PM

Yes "Hi" Sandy and Happy New Year. Hope to see you soon

sandy · 04-01-2011, 09:30 PM

Happy New Year to you both too:0)

Not sure if I will make the Feb meeting as we are away at the end of the month.
I am hoping I am not in France for you boxie talk Paul.
Do you have a date for this Wendy please?

04-01-2011, 11:00 AM	#1
Geomyda Senior Member Adult Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 2,094	A talk on Box Turtles Wendy, at "Just me and my Tortoise" has asked me to do a presentation at the March 2011 meeting in Keston. Accordingly, as it seems that the North American Box Turtle group has won the hearts of many a Totoise Keeper, I have agreed to give a talk on the North American Box Turtle (Terrapene spp). Aside an illustrated slide presentation, there will also be a live selection of different species and sub species, and I hope some input from one of the UK's most successful captive breeders of these enigmatic American Turtles: No doubt, Wendy will advertise closer to the date in March but for anybody planning a trip to the South, this may be an opportunity to book a place at what we hope is a popular meeting?

04-01-2011, 12:39 PM	#2
justmeandmytortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 2,682	Terrific photo as usual and this talk sounds not only fascinating but terrific to include actual specimens to be seen. I hope this is read by many so no-one misses it. I will be advertising this in February ... in the 'events' section Thanks for being our guest speaker __________________ www.justmeandmytortoise.webs.com Tortoise, Terrapin and Turtle group covering Kent and London

04-01-2011, 05:59 PM	#5
justmeandmytortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 2,682	Gorgeous photo ... quite stunning __________________ www.justmeandmytortoise.webs.com Tortoise, Terrapin and Turtle group covering Kent and London

04-01-2011, 06:54 PM	#6
TortBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 6,919	Aww they are lovely, shame I live so far away __________________ Busy Mum to ~ 2 Kids, 2 Yorkies, 1 Horsfield, 6 Hermanns, 2 Iberas, 6 Tunisians, 2 Indian Stars and 2 Pancakes

04-01-2011, 06:59 PM	#7
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	Stunning pictures as usual Paul. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

04-01-2011, 03:17 PM	#3
ClareandCo Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,350	It should be yet another very interesting meeting with an excellent speaker! We'll have to keep "bumping" this thread up

04-01-2011, 05:56 PM	#4
Geomyda Senior Member Adult Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 2,094	Just had mail from my friend who breeds a number of species of North American Box Turtle, and she confirmed that she successfully hatched a very good number of Gulf coast Box turtles in 2010. Whilst, I cannot promise her secrets I can I think show what is possible with correct care of these lovely Turtles:

04-01-2011, 08:28 PM	#9
justmeandmytortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 2,682	Yes "Hi" Sandy and Happy New Year. Hope to see you soon __________________ www.justmeandmytortoise.webs.com Tortoise, Terrapin and Turtle group covering Kent and London

04-01-2011, 09:30 PM	#10
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	Happy New Year to you both too:0) Not sure if I will make the Feb meeting as we are away at the end of the month. I am hoping I am not in France for you boxie talk Paul. Do you have a date for this Wendy please? __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

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