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Box Turles

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Question
We have two baby box turtles and we have the mom.  We took the babies out of the sand box so the mom would not eat them and it has been about 3 or 4 weeks.  I don't think they are eating.  We have bedding in the critter keeper for them and a dish of water I bought turtle pellets for baby turtles but they don't move a lot.  I know nothing about them and do not want them to die.  they are about the size of a silver dollar.  What can I do to help them?

Answer
I am sorry- I did not know this question was unanswered.

A good site for box turtles is http://www.boxturtlesite.info

You did not need to remove the babies, but they are tough to feed. You should check out the cares at the site listed and follow their recommendations.