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Clemence VIII

Box turtle · Shared by SunnyHeron · 2 weeks ago

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Clemence VIII does not believe the camera is necessary.

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About the Box turtle

Origin
Eastern and central North America
Adult size
12–20 cm
Lifespan
50+ years; over 100 documented
Housing
Outdoor pen where climate allows, with deep damp substrate
Humidity
High — 60–80%, with a soaking area
Diet
Omnivore — invertebrates, greens, fruit, fungi

Read more about the box turtle — what they are like to live with, grooming, and the health worth knowing about.

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