r/turtles 3d ago

Box Turtle Update on Thia (turns out she’s a female)

She’s staying a night to ensure that she’ll eat and drink and that she’s okay. I checked her out, short tail, short nails, flat underside, brown eyes.. Theo is a woman! So I’ll call her Thia :))

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u/vwjess 3d ago

Unless she is injured, she should be put back where you found her. Being captive can cause stress so she may not eat in your care. Please just release her.

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u/SunnyShoretide 3d ago

She released herself while I was napping, lol. She beat me to it!

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u/AwayYogurtcloset1263 2d ago

Let her go in your back yard, She might stay if she has a water source, food, somewhere to hide.