Help with a baby box turtle?

Question

my friends two eastern ornate box turts just had mated and the eggs hatched 2 weeks ago and he has given me one i have had an adult box turt actually 2 for the past year and a half but i dont no if the care for a baby is the same? what should i eed it? is it more carnivorous as most other young turts? what kinda insects will it eat and how big should they be? is a ten gal tank fine for him now since he is only an inch? can i put him in the same tank as my other box turt? will they get along fine? how often should i feed him? how many days can they go without eating? and i currently dont have any more uvb lamps so is a d esk lamp with a 50 watt heat bulb fine? how many hours a day should i keep it on him? someone who can answer all my ?s will get the best answer!

Answer 1

The hatchlings should basically be cared for the same as the adults.  It's not really true that the babies are more carnivorous than the adults.  They need the same diet - including some fruits and veggies with protein.  As for insects, you can feed them small meal worms, super worms, and night crawlers.  You can keep him in the same tank, but I like to keep the hatchling enclosure a little moister with moss for them to hide in.  You should also provide some natural sunlight everyday.  The best site to answer your questions is www.boxturtlesite.info.  Good luck to you and your little one!  :)

Answer 2

it needs uvb light, especially when its little.

10 gallon tank is fine for a bit, you can always invest in a rubbermaid container, they are big and cheap.

i wouldnt put them together, turtles really dont need companion ship, have you ever seen a pack of turtles?

he should be getting more meat now then later on in life, he needs protein

you should go and do a search on juvenile or baby box turtle care. a good site is austinsturtlepage.com or a message board called turtletimes

Answer 3

care sheets on box turtles below.