Native plants to attract eastern box turtles

[Ashley Hutsell]

I'm currently in the middle of planning out a springtime backyard garden and have a list of native Tennessee attractants for hummingbirds, etc. I'm trying to find good plants to provide shade/shelter for eastern box turtles or find plants they prefer to be around. I live in Southeastern Tennessee.

 

[RonsGarden]

Welcome to our forum Ashley!
Not sure if anyone would have an answer for you in regards to the eastern box turtle!
Here's an article on them:
http://www.wildlifewatchers.org/esReports/report30.html

 

[Randy]

I don't think we even have turtles here.

 

[RonsGarden]

We do have them here, just never seen one other then Mud, Painted, and Sliders!

 

[Ashley Hutsell]

Welcome to our forum Ashley!
Not sure if anyone would have an answer for you in regards to the eastern box turtle!
Here's an article on them:
http://www.wildlifewatchers.org/esReports/report30.html

Thanks

I heard some scientists wanted to categorize them as vulnerable and wanted to see what I could do for them on my own property.

 

[RonsGarden]

They are considered rare up here and if you can do something, even a small gesture will make a difference!
Educating people about them is the first step especially where you live!
You could form a group of landowners and even do a head count on their numbers, have guest speakers to learn more!
Do you have a large property?
You could look into what they need during their breeding season! Once you know what habitat they prefer for laying eggs would make a big difference so you can recreate one for them on your property!