We have a turtle in our back yard
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Anonymous
| We moved into our new house a week ago. The yard is fenced in, saw a box turtle a few days ago and thought it left. But now it’s back, sunning itself during the day. I don’t mind it at all, but I’m thinking it’s stuck in my yard? There are lots of bushes and shade and room under a shed. I don’t want to put it outside the fence Incase it gets in the road and gets run over. Anyone else have a turtle living in your yard? Lol |
Anonymous
| We had one for a while—enjoy it! They can dig under fences, so don't worry about it getting stuck. You can feed it some fruit. They love peaches. |
Anonymous
Ok great! I was worried he/she couldn’t get out but good tonknownthey can lol |
Anonymous
| Aww! |
Anonymous
| Easten box turtles are a threatened species. Consider its presence as a sign of the good health of your yard/neighborhood. |
Anonymous
Male Eastern box turtles have bright red or orange eyes; females have dark red or brownish eyes. (Just so you can think of an appropriate name your new friend) |
Anonymous
| Tortoise? |
Anonymous
| Congrats! I’m a little jealous OP! I love turtles! |
Anonymous
| Just let it be. |
Anonymous
Yes, they can dig pretty far under a fence, actually. THey eat fruit, greens, slugs. Enjoy him/her and keep it safe while s/he is visiting. Please don't take it in as a pet, though. |
Anonymous
Oh there is no way I’m taking it in as a pet lol, I am looking forward to seeing it again through 
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Anonymous
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Let's name him/her!
Girl names: Shelly, Tillie, Rebecca, Boy names: Sheldon, Laurence, Sebastian |
Anonymous
| Girl: Hope Springs (as in, hope springs, a turtle) |
Anonymous
| Leave it be- they are native and lots of them live in wooded suburban neighborhoods. |
Anonymous
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Girl: Eveline
Boy: Augustus |