does anyone have any suggestion for giving box turtles a bath? i usually rinse mine of with warm water under the faucet after a tank cleaning but the turtle always seems to have a bit of residual dirt on her? any suggestions?
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Bathing box turtles
LonoKing
Nov 12, 2004 05:00 PM
Replies (5)
StephF
Nov 13, 2004 10:44 AM
Box turtles don't need to be perfectly clean: is there a reason why you feel it necessary to remove very last speck of dirt?
Stephanie
LonoKing
Nov 13, 2004 10:12 PM
sometimes i think the turtle's plastron has a bit of her own waste in the hinge...i usually run her under the faucet with warm water..but just wondering if anyone uses something a bit stronger than just plain water...thanks for the response
StephF
Nov 14, 2004 07:57 AM
Water alone should be fine.
Stephanie
chris_mcmartin
Nov 15, 2004 10:44 AM
>>sometimes i think the turtle's plastron has a bit of her own waste in the hinge...i usually run her under the faucet with warm water..but just wondering if anyone uses something a bit stronger than just plain water...
Use a toothbrush to brush out the hinge. Do not use the toothbrush in your mouth afterwards. 
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LonoKing
Nov 17, 2004 11:39 PM
great idea ..thanks
