Does anyone no were i could buy a girl bow turtle in virginia =)?

Question

Does anyone no were i could buy a girl bow turtle in virginia =)?

Answer 1

Perhaps you mean Box Turtle?  I don't know the Bow Turtle and can't find anything on it.

Choosing a Healthy Turtle and Where to Get It



If you have an opportunity to choose which box turtle you get, then consider the following aspects……

Your climatic conditions: Do you want to keep the turtle outdoors year round? Some species are more sensitive than others. Is your local humidity high or low? T.ornata has problems adapting to perpetually humid conditions, a T.carolina has trouble adapting to arid conditions.

Is the animal for breeding or pet purposes? Captive born animals are more expensive but are more adaptable and usually less problematic than wild caught animals.  They also prove to be more tolerant of handling and are less shy, resulting in more personable animals.  The only advantage to buying wild caught animals is that you will not have to wait the 4+ years it takes for a hatchling to reach maturity and this is offset by increased risk of stress induced ailments. .

In most cases, it is ideal to purchase a captive bred animal for obvious reasons.  Choose a reputable dealer and always remember that what you pay for is what you get. If someone sells a cheap box turtle, then you aren’t getting the top quality.