What Do Box Turtles In Missouri Like to Eat and Other Facts?
Feed them dark leafy greens such collard greens, mustard greens, dandelion greens, kale etc. after they grow a bit. They need more meat (along with the greens) when young like crickets, earthworms, grass hoppers, beetles, caterpillars, mealworms, wax worms, red worms, snails and slugs. They should have easy access to a shallow pan of water at all times. As well, they should have access to hiding spots, and loose litter for burrowing. If kept in an outdoor pen, make sure there are both sunny and shady areas available (the turtle should be able to move from cooler to warmer areas as necessary). Indoors, a terrarium will need a neat source as well as a UVB emitting reptile light. Provide a basking spot with temperatures of 85 – 88 F, maintaining the terrarium with a gradient down to about 75 F. The night time temperature should not drop below 70 F.
