I've had snacks and lizards but my neighbor gave me an eastern box turtle he bought his son at a pet store because he decided he didn't want it. Anyone have any advice on how to take care of it? He's named Captain Spaulding.
The Turtle Dilemma
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Hello! Here’s a place to start: Tortoise Forum - https://tortoiseforum.org/
Like everything, finding reliable info online can be tricky but I have found that they are a great resource. There is a turtle section on the forum. Best of luck and welcome to Captain Spaulding!
Like everything, finding reliable info online can be tricky but I have found that they are a great resource. There is a turtle section on the forum. Best of luck and welcome to Captain Spaulding!
Thank you so much. The guy was going to release it into the wild but I know captive animals never do well in the wild.
Dilemma? Are you looking for recipes or care instructions?
Asking for a friend.
Asking for a friend.
I called my mother and she said Tiki so I guess it's Tiki the turtle.
Something that would go with his snacks...
I must have misread the thread title. I came here for advice on wearing a turtleneck sweater
The Turtle Dilemma is a grat name for a Band. Like a Bubblegum rock band or something like that.
I have a Russian Tortoise and in the past I've owned another Russian and Leopard Tortoise. Unfortunately, I had to re-home those other tortoises years ago. I've not owned a turtle, as I find that tortoise's are easier to care for. I still think Captain Spaulding works for the name for your turtle.
My current tortoise is named "Morla" after the tortoise from the movie "The Never Ending Story." Best guess she's about 10-12 years old. I rescued her as was found in someone's backyard about 6 years ago, and no owner came forward to claim her, I kept her. In the summer months I put her outside to roam the yard. One of my dogs follows her all over the place and keeps watch over her, which is nice, because it helps me find her when she's roaming the yard. You'd be surprised how fast they can move when they want to. I swear I take my eye off of her for two minutes and she's gone. We always joke about tying a balloon to her to make it easy to find, but my dog does it for us. We like to stick her in the bunny cage as well, so we can have those Tortoise vs. Hare moments. LOL
My current tortoise is named "Morla" after the tortoise from the movie "The Never Ending Story." Best guess she's about 10-12 years old. I rescued her as was found in someone's backyard about 6 years ago, and no owner came forward to claim her, I kept her. In the summer months I put her outside to roam the yard. One of my dogs follows her all over the place and keeps watch over her, which is nice, because it helps me find her when she's roaming the yard. You'd be surprised how fast they can move when they want to. I swear I take my eye off of her for two minutes and she's gone. We always joke about tying a balloon to her to make it easy to find, but my dog does it for us. We like to stick her in the bunny cage as well, so we can have those Tortoise vs. Hare moments. LOL
She ate the worm I gave her and she was soaking in the water bowl. Think she's going to enjoy it here.
I can't wait until her new terrarium comes in on Wednesday. Neighbor only had a metal crate. Not the most animal savvy people.
