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I am new to turtles and have recently adopted a rescued box turtle. Not even sure which kind of box turtle he is. I am concerned with the appearance of his beck. Does this look right to you? It appears to be dry and chapped looking, white and flakey? He gets a 30 min. soak in the bath daily so I don't think it's dehydration. Doesn't look good to me. Has anyone seen similar and/or should this be a concern?

Here's another view of beak in question.

The beak is overgrown and he needs a beak trim by an experienced vet. Where are you located? We might be able to piont you toward such a vet. Also consider joining the box turtle group at Yahoo Groups - www.groups.yahoo.com for help with him.
Also try this website http://www.boxturtlesite.org/

Do you have a water pan that allows him soaking access whenever he wants? Box turtles do better when they can soak at-will. What sort of substrate is he on, and what was he on before you took him in? Substrate is important for healthy skin, as these guys need a high humidity level. A finely shredded hardwood mulch is a good indoor substrate, as it's easy to dig in, doesn't mold, and can hold moisture pretty well (but should still have water added if it starts drying out).

Katrina

A picture of the carapace would help, but he looks like an eastern box turtle.