FAQ: Box Turtle Not Eating

The stress of moving to a new home can sometimes cause turtles to act nervous and refuse to eat for a couple of days. Box turtles are quite sensitive to stress, so getting a new one to eat can be tricky. For a box turtle that is not eating, making sure your are feeding the right kinds of foods is important, but it is just as important to make sure you have a proper environment set up. Some tips on helping a new box turtle get interested in eating can be found in the answer to "Help! My New Box Turtle Won't Eat - What Can I Do?"
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