Eastern Box Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

Eastern Box Turtle

Terrapene carolina

Habitat

Woodlands and brushy fields

Range

Eastern United States

Adult Size

4-6 in (10-15 cm)

Diet

Slugs, berries, and fungi

Find on MorphMarket
Conservation status:Vulnerable

Feeder Gut Loading

Recommended feeder insects for Eastern Box Turtle and how to gut-load each one before feeding.

Dubia Roaches

Recommended Foods
Collard greensTurnip greensMustard greensCarrotsSweet potatoSquashApplesOranges (occasionally)High-quality roach chow
Foods to Avoid
AvocadoOnionGarlicRhubarbMoldy producePesticide-treated produceProcessed foods

These foods can be toxic, indigestible, or carry harmful residues. Always use organic produce when possible and wash all foods thoroughly.

Crickets

Recommended Foods
Collard greensMustard greensDandelion greensCarrotsSweet potatoSquashBell peppersHigh-quality commercial cricket gut load
Foods to Avoid
AvocadoOnionGarlicRhubarbMoldy producePesticide-treated produceProcessed foods

These foods can be toxic, indigestible, or carry harmful residues. Always use organic produce when possible and wash all foods thoroughly.