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turtle-juan · Guest Joined: 13 Dec 2006 Posts: 2

i'm thinking about getting one is 78 gallons big enogh?(48 x 18 x 21)can I fit 2 in there?.
and do turtles enjoy living together or by them selfs or do they not care one way or the other.
Thanks for the help

dixieee · Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:33 am Post subject:

welcome to the board Smile

you didn't specify what type of box turtles u're planning to get but let's suppose it's an Eastern. they grow up to 4-6". They can live in communities but are very likely to fight so keeping one by itself will be better if u can't provide separating them.

One important thing u need to keep in mind, box turtles are a huge commitment cz they could live up to 100 years Smile

check this for more info on box turtles http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/cs-easternboxie.htm
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so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u

turtle-juan · Guest Joined: 13 Dec 2006 Posts: 2

That site helped alot i guess i'll get one(and yes eastern box tutle)

dixieee · Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:26 pm Post subject:

cool

let us know when u do..
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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u