PrinceCheese
New Member
Hello!
I was recently given a three toed box turtle that was my sister's pet for several years. This was her first turtle and unfortunately she didn't know how to care for him properly. He was being kept inside all the time. His UVB light was way past doe for a replacement. His temperature wasn't being monitored. The tank wasn't being misted. His water dish wasn't being changed regularly, and he was being fed mostly pellets. He was also given wild caught earthworms and slugs, as she wasn't aware of the risk they may carry parasites. I'm sure he's been in hibernation mode for a few years now. I'm also new to turtles, but I've been doing my research and trying to correct his living conditions and diet. I'm wondering if he should be taken to a vet that could spot issues he may have that I'm not aware of. However, I'm not sure if that's necessary, and all he needs is better care. If someone could take a look at these pictures and give me advice, that would be super appreciated!
Thanks so much!
Also! I recently noticed he's got this white line of soft tissue on his plastron. Is this shell rot? Thanks so much!
I was recently given a three toed box turtle that was my sister's pet for several years. This was her first turtle and unfortunately she didn't know how to care for him properly. He was being kept inside all the time. His UVB light was way past doe for a replacement. His temperature wasn't being monitored. The tank wasn't being misted. His water dish wasn't being changed regularly, and he was being fed mostly pellets. He was also given wild caught earthworms and slugs, as she wasn't aware of the risk they may carry parasites. I'm sure he's been in hibernation mode for a few years now. I'm also new to turtles, but I've been doing my research and trying to correct his living conditions and diet. I'm wondering if he should be taken to a vet that could spot issues he may have that I'm not aware of. However, I'm not sure if that's necessary, and all he needs is better care. If someone could take a look at these pictures and give me advice, that would be super appreciated!
Thanks so much!
Also! I recently noticed he's got this white line of soft tissue on his plastron. Is this shell rot? Thanks so much!