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Post Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 7:27 pm   Box Turtle $$

just wondering how much are box turtles...not including their food, home, etc. and what local pet store can i find the most box turtles...cause everytime i go a pet store i always see tortoises which are like $120+
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Post Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 10:34 pm   

I got mine for $350 on special order but I'm in Canada.
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Post Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 4:23 pm   

Dog cost you $350? That's crazy expensive. I had no idea they were could be that expensive.

He's a cutie, and totally worth it though.
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Post Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 5:24 pm   

He's definetly worth it. Wouldn't trade him for the world. I'm actually considering going back to that store to get his 'brother' because they've had him since October.
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Post Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 5:45 pm   

Do box turtles enjoy company?
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Post Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 11:05 pm   

Not more than any other turtle I'd imagine. I'd keep them separate anyway because the other one doesn't look well. That's part of why I want to go get him.
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Post Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 7:44 am   

Box turtles are, in my experience, very social. Some like company more than others. Some are bullies and attack others, steal food, etc. They are more social than RES appear to be.

How much one costs depends on the species. Yo would do best to contact your local turtle rescue agency and see if they have turtles for adoption. That way you will be giving a good home to a turtle in need.
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Post Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:26 pm   

$350?? Good lord. The pet shop over here has boxies for $39.99
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Post Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 2:48 pm   Re: Box Turtle $$

Brilliant wrote:just wondering how much are box turtles...not including their food, home, etc. and what local pet store can i find the most box turtles...cause everytime i go a pet store i always see tortoises which are like $120+


Check out a local rescue society. You may be able to find a good pet for less money (and they need homes too!) :)
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Post Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:22 pm   

Techbot- the high price was probably due to the importation costs. Jenaero is in Canada.
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