What kind Is this?

[Terry51563]

Was told this is a box turtle. What kind is it?

 

[PJay]

Looks like it could be a three toed box turtle. If it is, it will have three toes on the back feet instead of four.

 

[Terry51563]

OK Thanks PJay

 

[lisa127]

3 toed box turtle.

 

[Yvonne G]

It's hard to tell at that size. It could either be a gulf coast or a three toe. (Terrapene carolina major or Terrapene triunguis)

 

[PJay]

It's a pretty little box turtle. The coloring is very light, almost like caramel. Tell us more about it.

 

[Terry51563]

It is a 3 toed box turtle. Just picked it up today. It is over 3 years old and not taken care of AT all. One back foot has no toes and it tail is gone and its shell is deformed. Never had heat or uvb and only feed tortoise food. It's cage was molded and nasty. Cage is cleaned and dirt and sand mix in it water and clean food bowl and a hide. I have read up on these guys but any info, help would be appreciated.

 

[PJay]

That's sad, I'm glad it is in your hands now! I'm very visually oriented, would you post a picture of its home? There are some very experienced people here who can offer advise.

 

[Terry51563]

This is it for now. I have a 40 gallon breeder tank that my husband is going to build and double stand for. I will get some pics of him later and post them.

 

[Terry51563]

Here is it shell

 

[Terry51563]

sorry

 

[PJay]

Nice pen! You did your homework. Just watch the temperature while its still in that small tank. Dont let it overheat. I see what you mean about the shell. Are there any problems you can see other than the shell shape? Is it fully mobile? Investigate metabolic bone disease for some clues of what to look for.

 

[Terry51563]

Ya all they feed it was tortoise food and nothing else. I think it walks funny but haven't really messed with it alot after I got the tank setup

 

[ColleenT]

Aww poor little guy. i love the three-toeds.

 

[Terry51563]

Here is some pics of him that I just took.

 

[Terry51563]

Oh and this little guy is over 3 yrs old. I can't believe how small it is.

 

[Terry51563]

Nice pen! You did your homework. Just watch the temperature while its still in that small tank. Dont let it overheat. I see what you mean about the shell. Are there any problems you can see other than the shell shape? Is it fully mobile? Investigate metabolic bone disease for some clues of what to look for.

Did you see my other pictures? Does it look like it has metabolic bone disease to you?

 

[ColleenT]

feeding box turtles-http://www.boxturtlefacts.org/Feeding_North_American_Box_Turtles.pdf

 

[8james8]

Looks like a 3 toed. I'm so glad it found its way to you and will receive proper care

 

[PJay]

I think so. I really don't like the left rear leg condition. This is the leg with no toes, right? The tissue near the end of the leg is darker than further up. I suspect poor circulation and necrosis in this area, maybe this happened in the tail too. You are already giving it UV, give it good foods, @ColleenT linked to some good nutrition. I like to feed fresh North American berries, fruit and earthworms, but also buy frozen butternut squash, berries and mango to feed.