Buyer question
How big does a Box turtle tortoise get?
Our Animal Library lists the Box turtle tortoise at 4–8 in (adult size).
Source: the Box turtle tortoise page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Box turtle tortoise in the Animal Library
The detail
Box turtles are small land turtles from the United States and Mexico with hinged shells that close completely. They are not true tortoises: they need humidity, shallow water and a varied omnivorous diet.
- Housing
- Humid outdoor pen or large enclosure
What to weigh
Box turtles are protected in many US states, and wild collection is often illegal. They live for decades and need humidity and space.