Florida Box Turtles (Definite Introduction)
The Florida Box Turtles are similar to those of our country The shell turtle is a turtle that can shrink its whole body into its shell. The Florida box turtle is one of the six subspecies of the Carolina box turtle. It is relatively widely distributed in the United States, but the wild population is gradually declining. Shrunken, so also a maintenance animal.
The Florida box turtle is produced in Florida. It is small in size and has an erect carapace. It is the smallest subspecies of Carolina box turtles, striped and painted box turtles. resemblance. It likes to rest under dead trees. It is omnivorous and partial to insects.
Chinese name:Florida Box Turtle
English name ：Florida Box Turtle
Latin name: Terrapene carolinabauri
Geographic distribution:Florida, USA
Growing method:Oviparous
Customs: North American box turtles often burrow into the ground to escape extreme temperatures when it is too cold or too hot. They also like to rest under dead trees.
Physical characteristics: Carapace 10~15 cm. The distinction between males and females is also similar to that of Carolina box turtles. Male turtles have red or orange eyes, while female turtles have yellow eyes. Male turtles have valgus shell edges and a gourd-waisted tendency.
Food habits:Carnivore
Care: If it is impossible to keep Florida box turtles indoors, a large reptile box or plastic basin will be more suitable. Arrange them according to the outdoor environment. In summer, you can move them outside to show their natural luster, which will be of great help to their health. Although Florida box turtles are also omnivorous, they are more insectivorous than other box turtles and will occasionally eat some fruits and vegetables. You may wish to feed 60% animal food and 40% plant food. The food content is the same as that of other subspecies.
Price:Florida box turtles are not rare in China, but in Florida, the law stipulates that each family can legally own one. Florida box turtle. The price of Florida box turtle hatchlings is about 2,000 yuan, and adults are about 18,000 yuan.
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