How many types of box turtle are there?

How many types of box turtle are there?

Florida box turtleEastern box turtleThree‑toed box turtleGulf Coast box turtle
Common box turtle/Lower classifications

Which box turtle is best?

The best box turtles for pets are the eastern box turtle, three-toed box turtle, Florida box turtle, and the gulf coast box turtle.

Can different types of box turtles breed?

Some subspecies of box turtles can be bred together, such as the common Eastern box turtle, and the Three-Toed box turtle; but cross breeding can result in genetic abnormalities and are often viewed as undesirable specimens in the pet market.

What type of box turtle do I have?

Eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) has a black/brown carapace with irregularly shaped blotches of yellow/orange. Eastern box turtles have a high, dome-like carapace and a hinged plastron that allows total shell closure.

What is the lifespan of a box turtle?

Box turtles generally live for 25-35 years but have been known to survive to over 100 years old!

What’s the easiest turtle to have as a pet?

Best Beginner Turtles

• Red-eared slider.
• Box turtle.
• Razor-backed musk turtle.
• Painted turtle.

Are all box turtles the same?

There are currently four recognized species of box turtles: Common box turtle, Coahuilan box turtle, Spotted box turtle and Ornate box turtle. The box turtle can be recognized by its domed shell, which is hinged at the bottom, making it possible for the turtle to close its shell tightly to keep predators out.

What is the easiest turtle to own?

Are box turtles good pets?

Box turtles can make great pets if cared for properly. Before bringing any pet – reptile or other – home, be sure to do research to learn about its requirements, so that you can properly care for it. Most box turtles do not get very large (unlike tortoises).

How do I know what kind of box turtle I have?

Do box turtles make good pets?

How do I tell what kind of box turtle I have?

Are box turtles easy to take care of?

Box turtles are not easy to care for or low-maintenance pets. If you can keep them healthy, they can be with you a long time and you might have to make provisions for someone to care for them if something happens to you. They typically live for 25-35 years but some have lived to over 100 years old.

What is the largest box turtle?

The largest recorded Eastern box turtle measured an impressive 7 13/16 inches. Three-toed box turtles reach an adult size between 4.5 and 6 inches as well, with the record for largest three-toed box turtle being 6.5 inches in size.