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I was wondering if anyone knows of an acceptable way to euthanize a baby box turtle. I live in NY and it would probably cost way too much to take him to a vet. He seems to have developed paralyzed limbs which I read about in Tess's book. He also has developed what I think may be eye infections. His left eye is kinda sunken in due to what I think was another turtle in his pen fighting with him. His face is all messed up also. I have been putting neosporin on it to try and heal him. It has healed up ok but you can barely see his eyeball. His right eye is closed I have tried soaking him in warm water but nothing really works You can just barely see an eyeball. I have him in a first aid tank but every day he is just laying in the same spot I leave him in. His head just hangs out of his shell on the newspaper. He makes no attempt to pull his head in if I touch it or move it around. He just looks so sad and I feel terrible. Its like I am waiting to find him dead and its just not happening. I am still trying to feed him but he barely can eat. Any help would be appreciated.

Contact an area wildlife re-habber: they may be able to do it for you or suggest someone who can..

It looks as though another turtle nearly took the beak off this little guy.

Forget Neosporin near the eyes it can burn and it can block the nostrils of the nose.
Soak in Pedilite and make sure the nose opening don't go under the liquid if the turtle can't lift it head.
Make sure the turtle stays warm but not hot. Moist warmth is best around 80% humidity. Dry heat will dehydrate a little turtle fast.
If you have a moist terrarium just cut a piece of towel (4 x 4 inches) and put it over the substrate. lay the turtle head up alittle higher than the tail.

Best of luck Scott