Publisher's Synopsis
Box turtles commonly live on land, and they may be particularly tough pets. They are a protracted-time period commitment, living for several decades. And getting their surroundings right can be hard. There are several species of box turtle, and every has variations in its housing and nutritional wishes. Some decide upon extra humid enclosures than others, a few want higher temperatures, a few want to bask, and one range even prefers brackish (slightly salty) water to sparkling. Native to North America, the common box turtle has a excessive-domed top shell it truly is commonly brown patterned with yellow or orange. It features an alternatively small head with a hooked upper jaw and tends to be a thrilling pet with a specific personality.
