My friend has a sick 3 toed box turtle that I am trying to care for. I was wondering if anyone can be of some help to me. The turtle is a female, she is very bloated front and back, her skin is extremely dry and peeling, she rarely eats. She feels heavy and her eyes are pretty clear. When ever I get the chance I try to hydrate her or mostuize her with some turtle moisturizer my friend has. Does any one know whats wrong with her? or what more I can do to help? I keep sugesting that she is taken to a vet, but her owner does not want to take her. I feel bad for this turtle and want to help it out as best I can, I dont know much about box turtles. Please help me, help her.
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Sick Turtle
annrace
May 05, 2004 09:07 PM
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Rouen
May 06, 2004 01:32 AM
dont use chemicles on the turtle.. get the humidity up and basking temp to 80-85, cool side of the enclosure should be no cooler than 70, you should do ALOT of reading up on box turtles.. they dont do well indoors they require a fair amount of room, humidity and lighting...
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bloomindaedalus
May 06, 2004 04:22 PM
try long (one hour or more) soaks in cool water about two inches deep
change it a few times...a bath tub is ideal,
try berries and earth worms and beetles to get some food into her.
a vet check never hurt either.
JOSTA
May 06, 2004 10:02 AM
You should take the turtle away from your friend asap! And then read this page:www.anapsid.org/box.html
annrace
May 06, 2004 09:29 PM
If I can get the turtle from my friend, does any one have advise about what I can do to find some one who can care for the turtle? I do not have the capabilities to take on another animal myself. Until then I will continue to try to care for her how ever I can.
Jess
JFEul
May 06, 2004 10:17 PM
If you told us where you were generally located, someone may know what agency you can take it to or someone may be up to adopt.
annrace
May 09, 2004 05:32 PM
I am located in Detroit
Rouen
May 07, 2004 11:59 PM
Turtle Homes would probly help you out http://www.turtlehomes.org/
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