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RE: Box turtle not using rear leg???

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Posted by: harley0711 at Tue Nov 17 12:05:26 2009  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by harley0711 ]  
   

Trying to understand and think about a massive infection... Does anyone know how a box turtle would get this type of infection?? My two guys are in seperate areas but each did show same signs.. Very strange - it is/was at the time of the year when then start to slow and hibernate - all the other turtles were fine - Vet did a good exam but could not see or feel anything - eye clear turtle seemed alert - three of the legs were strong and pulled back - this one leg just was weaker on the pull back when we did a slight pull on it?? as stated exray was neg...


   

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