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Old 13-03-2010, 10:51 PM   #1
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Couldn't resist them. Two new Three Toed Box Turtles collected from the breeder today.








They're quite small
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Old 13-03-2010, 10:59 PM   #2
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We breed these and they are gorgeous! These are actually quite big as when hatched thye are the size of my fingernail!
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Old 13-03-2010, 11:01 PM   #3
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PS I notice you have plants and moss in there be warned they will eat both!
Moss is not good for them until they get a little older. Watch them carefully in case they start eating it!!!
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ooo they are gorgeous, congratulations. The markings on their scutes remind me of little suns surrounded by beams The more box turtles I see the more I am falling for them!
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Thanks Gruffalo

And Boxgirl, I will watch the moss. I was warned on this forum before against using it before but whilst indoors until the spring I feel that the benefits outway the risk and I know a few breeders who have used it without issue. They'll be getting something a bit more permanent tomorrow, with plenty of my usual potting compost, coco fiber, sphagnum mix.

These two are 07 hatchlings, by small I meant by comparison to some of my other chaps...



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......... nice
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Thanks Alan,

I just noticed that the one on the right is a four toed, three toed box turtle. She's got an extra one on the back foot.


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Lovely Dave ......
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Dave they are gorgeous
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Hi Dave
They are Lovely.

These are on my wish list since seeing Sandys.
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