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Posted by: roxy1 at Sat Oct 3 13:13:55 2009  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by roxy1 ]  
   

I have just been given a 3 toed box turtle, which a friend of my husband's found at a construction site. This poor little guy has spent the last week in the back of a truck...no food or water, but thankfully, looks to be in very good condition. He feels heavy, surprisingly, and shows no sign of injury. I am really not sure how to begin caring for him, and he is very shy. I have put him in a shallow pan with tepid water, put an earthworm in it with him to try and encourage him to eat, but he doesn't seem interested in eating or drinking. His head is barely sticking out of his shell, and he just seems very afraid. I've had boxies in the past who were so tame that they actually ate from my hand, but this little guy is obviously not used to any human contact. I know if I release him in a strange place, his chances of survival may be slim. I've thought about keeping him in my fenced in back yard with food and water, but I am worried about how he will adapt. I also realize that hibernation time is not far off, so I am writing to ask advice. Should I enclose him in an area with soil and leaves so that he can bury himself? Also, what foods would be the best to encourage him to eat? He's beautiful and has already touched my heart. I want to do everything right for him. Can anyone give me some advice? If releasing him is the best thing I could do for him, I will, but I'm afraid that out of his home (which no longer exists) he will either starve or be killed by preditors. Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!


   

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