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I believe the turtle floats-being guided by his legs...however he may dive and remain stationary on the bottom of the water he is in for a proscribed amount of time
Sure they can swim but nowhere near as good as an aquatic turtle so they avoid fast moving bodies of water and usually will not venture in deeper than the height of their shell - they seem to know they can be swept away. Often when they are sick they will seek water to soak in and often will die soaking in the water.
No! Box turtles are considered a terrestrial species or semi-aquatic because they seek out water to soak in but are not at home in an aquatic environment.
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Are ornate box turtles considered aquatic turtles?
No ornate box turtles are not aquatic turtles. They are usually found in grasslands
Can ornate box turtles live in Oklahoma?
Yes they do!
What do ornate box turtles eat?
insects and meat
How fast can box turtles swim?
200miles an hour
How many Box Turtles are in Wisconsin?
The box turtle population is going down and there is a project to save the Ornate Box Turtle. Some are run over by cars as they attempt to cross roads.http://wiatri.net/Inventory/WiTurtles/Turtles/naturalHistory.cfm
Is an ornate box big or small?
Ornate does not refer to the size of the box, rather the decoration. An ornate box would be a box decorated with a good deal of intricate work.
Are painted wood turtles a kind of ornate wood turtle or another name for it?
Ornate wood turtles are sometimes called painted turtles. There is also a water turtle that is known as a painted turtle.
How big do Box turtles get in Kansas?
The only box turtles indigenous to Kansas are the Ornate box turtle and the Three toed box turtle. They both grow to an adult shell length of 6 inches. The biggest box turtles are Gulf Coast box turtles (not in Kansas) and they can grow to 8 inches or more in length. To answer your question, the state they are in has no affect on how big they grow so if you put a gulf coast box turtle in Kansas it can still grow to 8 inches or more.:-)
How long do ornate wood turtles live?
80 years
Can marine turtles swim?
Of course they can swim, that's why they are marine turtles, you know mariners.
Why do sea turtles swim in the sea?
Sea Turtles swim in the sea because they eat fish.
What do turtles drink out of?
Turtles just drink the water that they swim in.
