In Part 1 of this article we looked at the natural history of the interesting but little-studied Keeled Box Turtle (also known as the Jagged-shelled or Indian Thorn Turtle, Pyxidea mouhotii). Like many other turtles native to South and Southeast Asia, it is severely threatened by habitat loss and collection for the food trade, and would benefit from increased attention to captive reproduction.
Keeping Keeled Box Turtles
Although little is known of their natural history, Keeled Box Turtles adjust well to captivity and soon lose their innate shyness. A pair I received as adults 20 years ago are still alive and well today at the Staten Island Zoo. Read More »