How much would a box turtle cost? One that won't bite or kill me please.?

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I mean with supplies and everything....and it doesn't have to be a box turle....just a smaller one.

Answer 1

Look up Russian Tortoises. I like them because they stay small and are vegetarians, so I don't feed them bugs and gross stuff.
I've seen them for sale between $75-150. That's just the animal.
The cage is going to be more expensive. You are looking at about $200 for the cage and all the equipment you need.
Total, around $350.
Also, look into Chinese Box Turtles. Also stay small, but eat bugs and gross stuff.
Get a book. There is so much you need to know about habitat, food, humidity and heat. Read lots of different things and talk to people who have turtles.

Answer 2

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Please, for the sake of your turtle, find out for sure what species it is... best bet for this would be to either post pics of it here and let us try to identify it, or to take it to a local pet store that specializes in reptiles and ask if they can give a positive ID... box turtle care differs from proper care for any other species, if you're keeping an aquatic species in a suitable environment for a box turtle, it will die, if you're keeping a box turtle in an improper environment, you'll kill it. Once you determine what kind of turtle you have, it's time to do some research, and, sorry to tell you, asking how to take care of an animal here on Y!A isn't research... never take any care information you recieve here at face value. Assuming what you have ~is~ a box turtle, go get a copy of The Box Turtle Manual, this is probably THE best resource for box turtle owners, and will give you information on everything you will need to keep your new pet happy and healthy for it's 80+ year life expectancy. Oh, and just so you know, turtle food is not what you've listed. If it is a box turtle, it may eat some tomatoes, strawberries, shredded carrots, earthworms, slugs, mealworms, crickets, etc... again, The Box Turtle Manual will give you a complete list of acceptable food items, and all kinds of information you didn't know you needed to know about these animals... well worth the cost... if nothing else, do a search on box turtle care sheets, but keep in mind that not all of these are complete... TBTM will also give information on various health problems and how to avoid them altogether (many health problems are related to improper diet, temperature, and humidity levels, and sadly, by the time novice keepers notice that there's something wrong with their turtle, it's too late...) NEVER feed your turtle processed foods like hot dogs or bologna... also never feed iceberg lettuce, romaine and greenleaf are better, kale and other greens are even better... iceberg lettuce has no nutritional value. Also don't neglect to get a UVB light for your turtle, without exposure to UVB, your turtle will be unable to produce vitamin D3, without D3 it will be unable to properly metabolize calcium, which, in time will lead to a soft and or misshapen shell and a horrible painful drawn out death. Whoever got you this turtle should be asked to provide you with the proper care information and a proper cage for it... while some people say a 20 gallon aquarium is enough, that's like keeping a dog in a crate for it's entire life... I'd say at a bare minimum, it will need a 40 gallon breeder tank if not something larger... anyway, good luck to your turtle

Answer 3

Box Turtle Price

Answer 4

A box turtle won't be able to kill you, their bites are not very dangerous. And for the most part, if you treat a turtle properly, it shouldn't bite you. However, they are quite expensive, so for the full kit and the turtle itself you can expect to be looking at at least $50, possibly more than $100.

Answer 5

Box turtle, (Eastern (Carolinian) or Three-toe are best pets)- $5 to $30 depending on local market for them.

Housing. Recommended space for one adult is 4'x4'. There are many ways to make a pen like that, so lets say about $40

Lighting. Reptile lighting with UV-B rays and socket, and a timer, about $30-60

Heating. Basking lamp and floor pad combination, about $50. You'll need to offer good temps- 80-90 in the warm area, especially with winter coming.

Humidty. Box turtles need HIGH humidity and lots of fresh air. Several ways to do this- about $20

Food. About $1-2 a serving, depending on the day's menu, vitamin powder, and calcium suppliment.

Total- roughly a couple hundred for the first couple months, depending on a lot of variables. (Other turtles honestly run about the same!)

The problem is that everybody thinks that turtles are cheap, easy pets- and if you want to keep them healthy, they are not. We have to provide a complete habitat- almost every variable- since we take them out of their natural surroundings.

You can learn more about box turtles at http://www.boxturtlesite.org or turtles in general at http://www.austinsturtlepage.com

Answer 6

The box turtle would cost $15- $50. But the enclosure, that's a different story.

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How much would a box turtle cost? One that won't bite or kill me please.?
I mean with supplies and everything....and it doesn't have to be a box turle....just a smaller one.

Answer 8

If you go to a place called " Box Turtles R Us", you can probably get a new one for around 352 dollars. If you're in the market for a good used one, you can get a low mileage turtle for around 4 bucks. Remember, though, used turtles come with an " As Is Warranty". You might find a good deal in your local classifieds.

Answer 9

$0. Turtles, like all other animals, bite. If you can't acept that then turtles are not really a pet for you. No matter how tame or friendly an animal maybe they still have the ability to bite.

Answer 10

bout 40$$$