If you live in an area where it’s not appropriate to house your eastern box turtle outdoors year-round, you will need to have an appropriately-sized enclosure at the ready indoors. You can commission a custom enclosure from Custom Reptile Habitats or …

In this short article I will teach you how to set up an indoor box turtle enclosure as easy, efficient and simple as possible. Let’s get to it! For starters, you should get a terrarium. If you don’t have one, amazon has some good options, like the one below.

2018年12月12日 · You can keep Eastern Box Turtles in outdoor enclosures, provided it’s not too cold. Photo: JamesDeMers Substrate/Decor. In an indoor enclosure, maintain high humidity for Eastern Box Turtles by having moist substrate and mist daily. Eco-Earth is a great choice because it holds humidity very well.

2023年11月4日 · Creating a comfortable enclosure for your Eastern box turtle is essential for its well-being. A proper housing setup not only provides a safe and secure environment but also allows your turtle to engage in natural behaviors.

2024年5月10日 · Learn how to create a spacious outdoor enclosure for your Eastern Box Turtle, enhancing its well-being and quality of life. Follow this guide for designing and constructing a safe and stimulating environment catered to your turtle's specific needs.

2024年12月24日 · Build Secure Enclosures. When I first built my turtle enclosure, I underestimated how determined turtles are to escape. One week in, my box turtle Houdini had dug under the fence! Lesson learned: build it like Fort Knox. Choose the Right Materials. Your enclosure needs to be sturdy and weatherproof. Here are a few options:

2019年9月23日 · Eastern box turtles can usually be found in deciduous forests with moderately moist forest floors. However, they can be found in open woodlands, marshy meadows, and pastures with easy access to ponds, streams and other drainage features. The ideal enclosure is an outdoor enclosure.

2022年9月23日 · Our family recently acquired a baby Eastern Box Turtle and we love her so so much! Initially my husband made her a wooden enclosure with some scrapes we had laying around. Unfortunately the moisture created mold on the wood, so we decided to just buy an enclosure off of Amazon.

UVB lighting or access to natural sunlight is a must. Artificial heat must also be provided for a healthy, happy turtle. An outdoor enclosure is best for Eastern box turtles. Minimal size for one adult is 4 feet by 4 feet. Ideally it should receive morning …

2021年6月2日 · The minimum acceptable enclosure size for an Eastern box turtle is 8 sq feet of floor space. Since turtles are poor climbers, floor space is the most important dimension to pay attention to. However, because they need high levels of humidity, it’s best to avoid using an open enclosure like a tortoise table if housing them indoors.