If the water looks undisturbed (like they haven't been to it), you better set them in it (one at a time) and let them soak. A stressed new box turtle will often ignore its needs and hide, to it's own detriment. If you don't have a digital scale that measures in grams, get one. It will tell...
I imagine your local bait shops and pet stores probably get their worms from the same places.
If you aren't able to find or produce your own consistantly, store bought worms are certainly better than no worms!
Wow, she's finally settled in and proved herself. I bet she starts producing regularly every spring now. Are you confident this is her only clutch this year?
Steve
I'm with emysemys 100%. Absolutely confident the white "j" is dead bone an will flake off. The rest of the discolored area is where it already has. Don't take it to the vet for that.
Why would a vet be an expert on paint anyway?