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    My year old eastern box turtle stopped eating

    Sammy is no longer in her large enclosure. We relocated her several weeks ago to this smaller home which can be warmed much easier. Sammy greets me in the morning when I turn on her lights-- with her little head poking out of the substrate. She will climb on her hide for a few minutes,, but...
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    My year old eastern box turtle stopped eating

    How do you keep water warm that long? I’ve tried so many ways to no avail.
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    My year old eastern box turtle stopped eating

    Calling the vet again tomorrow. The thought of hibernation is so frightening to me. Thank you for your help.
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    My year old eastern box turtle stopped eating

    Will definitely get the gerber food. Been using the organic carrot juice and I tried wet dog food. Will pick up cat food tomorrow. Thank you thank you.
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    My year old eastern box turtle stopped eating

    Temp in one end is around 95. I can increase. I’ve tried the following: earth worms, night crawlers, horn worms, pellets(were her fav) raspberries, chicken, dried crickets, boiled egg, Boxie meatballs, Romain lettuce. Any other suggestions? I am so frustrated and sad
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    My year old eastern box turtle stopped eating

    Still not eating. Week 6
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    My year old eastern box turtle stopped eating

    It’s 6 weeks now and still no food intake. I’m soaking her daily for 30 minutes, doing a carrot soak once a week and offering a variety of suggested foods. This past week very little activity except when she soaks. She would stay borrowed if I didn’t unearth her for soaks. Is she trying to...
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    My year old eastern box turtle stopped eating

    Me too! I took this baby a few months ago having NO idea how much work would be involved to ensure she’s healthy. My kids had box turtles back in Texas fir a short time. Those guys had nothing like this spoiled little princess. Lol.
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    My year old eastern box turtle stopped eating

    He’s adorable! I took her to the vet last week, he didn’t mention her eye color but they’ve always been red like that since she was rescued. Thus I’ve been confused about her gender.
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    Do these look like sulcata tortoises?

    I can see it, but am a newbie and can’t answer your question. This is a great site for help. Good luck!
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    My year old eastern box turtle stopped eating

    Yes. Did a carrot soak yesterday. She’s been active since 6 am today and basking in her favorite spots. But will not eat. I tried worms again today and even light canned dog food. Just did a stare down with the worm! Yesterday tried raspberry, bananas and her pellets ( which used to be her...
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    My year old eastern box turtle stopped eating

    We’ve moved her to a smaller enclosure where the temp is 80 at one end and closer to 90 the other. It’s been 4 weeks since she ate anything I’m keeping her CHE on all night and turn on Uvb and basking lamp in the morning. She comes out and basks on top of her hide in the morning but will not...
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    My year old eastern box turtle stopped eating

    Yes., I have savages and will monitor now . I know the vet said she was down 2 grams from 55 to 53 when he weighed her in September. Thank you for helping!
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