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Meet the eastern box turtle! 🐢 They can be identified by their domed shell that has blotches of yellow, orange, brown, and black. 🐢 They are terrestrial, meaning they live predominantly on land. 🐢 They are called “box turtles” because they can completely close their lower shells and box themselves in. 🐢 Males have red eyes while females have brown or dark red eyes. 🐢 We think they are stunning, gorgeous, beautiful, and amazing. Learn more about box turtles and all freshwater turtles of Mass

Come with me to set up my box turtles’ outdoor habitat! 🐢 Things you will need: - A suitable climate - Location with both sun and shade - Walls that are high and deep, as box turtles are excellent climbers and diggers - A lip over the top, as well as wire mesh to keep the box turtles in and predators out - Peat moss and top soil at minimum four inches deep - Turtle-safe plants, a slate to feed on, multiple hides and water dishes - Native foods like earthworms and isopods - Solar powered securit