I have a box turtle that I have to keep for 30 full days for a merit badge requirement. I was wondering--what should his enviornment include, and what kind of diet should he be eating? Thanks!!!!!!
2007-05-13 14:14:50 · 8 answers · asked by Yep 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I am a MB counselor, and I really have a problem with the various 'keep an animal short term' requirements if you do not plan on keeping the animal or have a plan for it afterwards.
Anyway, some good websites for you will be:
http://www.tortoisetrust.org
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com
http://www.boxturtlesite.info
Habitat-
- bigger the better. BIG plastic storage tubs are great!
- temp in the 70's with a low and a warm end
- humidity in the 70-80's
- damp sphagnum moss (not peat) makes a good substrate that helps with the humidity
- if the room temps are in the 70's, then a small light can offer lighting and keep one end warmer. Don't apply too much light!
- UVB light is great if you can provide it!
- make sure they always have access to water in a small untippable bowl
Diet-
- about 1/3rd 'bugs'- insects, worms, snails, arthropods, etc.
- about 1/3rd meat- soaked weight-maintenace cat chow, sardines with bones, cooked chicken, etc.
- about 1/3rd dark leafy greens, berries, mushrooms, shredded carrot, etc.
- every meal does not have to have all three categories, but should have at least 1 item from two of them
- serving size, about the size of the head
- feed daily when young, every 2, then 3 days as it gets older
- add a dash of calcium supplement 1 or 2 times a week
- add a small dash of multivitamin powder 2x a week
2007-05-13 15:24:26 · answer #1 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are only keeping it for 30days? Is it like a group pet thing or something?
anyway
Lots of fresh veggies, nothing with the word "lettuce" in it, those are too high in water, and no vitamins, if you get it a pre prepared food from the pet store dont read the pretty package read whats in it. If the first ingredient is any type of corn or wheat... dont buy it.
make sure they have enough UVB ray(from reptile light bulbs) they need it to absord vitamins
2007-05-13 14:24:49 · answer #2 · answered by Tiffany M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Providing it's: Warm sufficient- There is sufficient to consume- There is sufficient to drink- Chemicals/insecticides aren't a well being hindrance/risk- Fertilizers aren't a well being hindrance/risk- then the reply is sure. I desire this has been handy.
2016-09-05 19:04:05 · answer #3 · answered by jenelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We feed ours box turtle food (which resembles fruity pebbles) as its daily meal, and meal worms as a treat.
2007-05-13 14:22:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello..uhhh didn't they tell you if this is some sort of test ??? I would think they did..if not, they aren't very good themselves & deserve DE-MERITS, they failed !! Hoping you're not asking others to do your test & homework !! Take Care :)
2007-05-14 04:18:52 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
watter and rooks that come out off the watter 2 sunbath on dite of gooled fish and vegys
2007-05-13 15:12:11 · answer #6 · answered by joewarmbody 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
coconut bark for bedding a decent water dish and some different fresh veggies and fruits
2007-05-13 14:18:23 · answer #7 · answered by me 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they like fruit Berry's, earthworms, you can cover the bottom with peat moss they like to tunnel, make sure it has plenty of water too!
2007-05-13 14:20:36 · answer #8 · answered by milton1007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋