Box Turtle Balsa Ornament balsa-shorebird They eat up to 8000

They eat up to 8000 lbs of krill a day

The males have an ivory tusk which is actually a tooth

As long as the water is cold and clean they can live there

This happy holiday elephant comes bearing a gift just for you

They are not poisonous or venomous

Box Turtle Balsa Ornament balsa-shorebird They eat up to 8000The western box turtle is also referred to as the North American turtle or the ornate turtle. They are 4 5 inches long. They have a dome like, dark brown shell with flashy yellow lines stemming from the center (that is why they are also called "ornate"). Made out of sustainably harvested balsa wood, these lightweight ornaments are hand carved and then painted with non toxic acrylic paint by a cooperative of skilled artisans on Isla Solentiname,