Box Turtle and Tortoise Discussion :: Identification please.

[mzkitty23]

Hi all!
I haven't been on in a while! But, I recently was given a land turtle. I'm only familiar with aquatic turts, so I need help identifying this one, so I can then start working on her habitat, the one she was given to me with isn't too hot. Please let me know if you need more pics or any questions. I really appreciate it!!!!

[steve]

I think it's an eastern box turtle... those nails probably need to be checked out too.

[Diamondbacks4Life]

Eastern Box Turtle Definitely a Central American Wood Turtle(Rhinoclemys pulcherrima) Cant mistake the coloring on those guys.

[mzkitty23]

Thanks Diamonback! And Thanks Steve! What do you mean about the claws? Should they be clipped? Also need help on what type of stubstrate she would need, everything I read says "sandy soil", not sure what product offers that.

[steve]

The claws look overgrown to me, though this obviously isn'y my area. Land turtles usually don't have long claws since the walk a lot.

[Diamondbacks4Life]

Yes those claws are way overgrown

[mzkitty23]

Not my area either! I'm still learning with her! Thanks guys, I will research the claw situation!! She's doing great, she loves her new setup, poor thing soaked for HOURS when she saw her "pool". She had been living for 2 years with previous owners, with a TINY lightweight water dish and she's semi aquatic....but she is HAPPY NOW!