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Buy a baby Box Turtle online.
Baby Box Turtles—also known as hatchlings—are miniature versions of their adult counterparts, but with softer shells, higher protein needs, and more vulnerability to dehydration and stress. Whether you’re raising them, listing them, or educating your audience, here’s a full breakdown tailored to your level:
Buy a baby Box Turtle online
🐢 Hatchling Profile: Baby Box Turtles
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Size | ~1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) shell length at hatching |
| Weight | ~2–4 grams |
| Shell Texture | Soft and pliable at birth; hardens over weeks |
| Lifespan | 30–50 years with proper care |
| Sexual Maturity | ~5–7 years depending on species |
They’re born with a hinged plastron, allowing full shell closure even at a young age—a key defense trait of the Terrapene genus.
🧬 Species Highlights
- Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina)**
- Shell: Brown with orange/yellow blotches
- Skin: Olive with speckling
- Behavior: Shy, forest-adapted
- Ornate Box Turtle (T. ornata ornata)**
- Shell: Dark with yellow radiating lines
- Behavior: More active and heat-tolerant
- Florida Box Turtle (T. baurii)**
- Shell: High yellow contrast; semi-aquatic tendencies
- Popular in the pet trade for vivid coloration
🏡 Hatchling Setup
- Enclosure Size:
- Indoors: 60 × 40 cm minimum
- Outdoors: Secure pen with shaded microclimate
- Substrate:
- Coconut coir, sphagnum moss, organic topsoil
- Depth: 5–8 cm for burrowing
- Temps & Humidity:
- Day: 80–85°F (27–29°C)
- Night: 70–75°F (21–24°C)
- Humidity: 70–90% to prevent dehydration
- Lighting: UVB is essential for shell and bone development
- Water Dish: Shallow, easy-access soaking bowl
Baby box turtles are terrestrial, not aquatic—they soak, not swim.
🍽️ Diet & Feeding
- Feeding Frequency: 2x/day for hatchlings
- Diet Composition:
- 70% protein: Earthworms, crickets, mealworms, boiled egg
- 30% plant matter: Dandelion greens, squash, berries
- Supplements: Calcium + D3 powder 3x/week
Avoid dry pellets or leafy greens alone—high protein is critical for early growth.
🧠 Behavior & Temperament
- Shy but curious: Will explore once acclimated
- Sensitive to handling: Best observed, not touched
- Burrowing instinct: Provide leaf litter and moss piles
They thrive in naturalistic setups with cover, humidity, and routine.
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