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 Can you tell me what kind of turtle I am

My husband found this turtle in our backyard this past weekend. We live in Little Rock Arkansas. Can you help me identify what kind of turtle he is? I have been keeping him in a bucket with a small amount of water. I gave him carrots to eat but I don’t think he has eaten any of them. I don’t want him to starve. Please help me!
08/25/09  11:22pm

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Petluva2
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   Message To: Petluva2   In reference to Message Id: 2063561


 Can you tell me what kind of turtle I am

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08/26/09  01:01am

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Cobra 82
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   Message To: Petluva2   In reference to Message Id: 2063577


 Can you tell me what kind of turtle I am

Its a Box Turtle. Id let it go. Im sure its stressed.
08/26/09  01:49am

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Cobra 82
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   Message To: Petluva2   In reference to Message Id: 2063577


 Can you tell me what kind of turtle I am

Plus a bucket with water is no place to house a box turtle or any turtle for that matter.
08/26/09  01:51am

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Mikeornata
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   Message To: Cobra 82   In reference to Message Id: 2063590


 Can you tell me what kind of turtle I am

LET IT GO ALREADY!!!!!!! Its a three toed box turtle. possibly a cross with an eastern. either way it needs to be let go.



08/26/09  05:25am

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   Message To: Mikeornata   In reference to Message Id: 2063619


 Can you tell me what kind of turtle I am

No need to yell at people. They are here for advice.

Yes it is a three toed box turtle and they live in your area so the best thing to do is to take it back where you found it. They have a home area they stay in. If the area was not safe then try and find a safe area for it to live that has a water source.
They do not live in water but like a large dish to soak in and drink from. They are land turtles and eat veggies, leafy greens, worms, insects and such. When kept in captivity (you can buy ones born in captivity) they require large enclosures with propper heat and UVB lighting or outdoor enclosures. Calcium and vitamin suppliments and so forth. They need high humidity as well.
So please return that one to the wild and if you dicide you want a pet turtle you can try and buy a captive bred one after doing some research.
Hope that helps.
08/26/09  10:37am

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   Message To: Heatseeker   In reference to Message Id: 2063700


 Can you tell me what kind of turtle I am

heat seekers right
08/27/09  06:46pm

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Petluva2
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   Message To: Heatseeker   In reference to Message Id: 2063700


 Can you tell me what kind of turtle I am

I want to thank everyone for helping me identify my turtle. I decided to take your advice and let him go. Now he is free again!!
08/28/09  07:14pm


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