Comment on English has too many words for animals
Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 3 days ago
My box turtle mostly lives on soil, although he enjoys a paddle and soak in his water. But the main difference from a tortoise is that he’s omnivorous, needing protein like bugs, whereas they are herbivores.
Th3D3k0y@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Fun fact, Eastern box turtles are illegal to keep as pets in Ohio if captured in the wild.
Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 2 days ago
Mine was raised from the egg of a non wild turtle by someone else who found themselves unable to care for it and asked me to give it a home.
Th3D3k0y@lemmy.world 2 days ago
I’ve always wanted one, but I’m never sure if I have a safe enough large space for one
Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 2 days ago
It’s a long commitment,. They might outlive you, assuming you don’t accidentally kill them.