Thank you for those helpful tips... well it clean off right away or is this over time ?The picture of the turtle's plastron seems to show some shell rot... this can be cleaned off by gently scrubbing with a toothbrush and some warm water (unless it's stubborn, in which case you can use since white vinegar); once cleaned, you can treat the shell with some athlete's foot cream from the dollar store.
Jamie
"The best care possible" would mean letting them out of jail and into a much larger, safe and escape-proof outdoor enclosure. The rabbit hutch is much too small for them.I dont know how this works, and I dont want to impose on anyone.... if there is anyone out there that can take a look at my new addition to my family, I want to make sure that these lil ones get the best care possible. please and thank you
"The best care possible" would mean letting them out of jail and into a much larger, safe and escape-proof outdoor enclosure. The rabbit hutch is much too small for them.
It may take few days to clean off the white crud... a week of treatment with the cream should take care of the fungus, then the shell will heal over time.
J
thank you for your advice. I live in apartment in the covina hills and I am surrounded by all sorts of wildlife.. the enclosure is out side .....this is the biggest I can get ....
I’m really sorry to say this but I think it’s quite cruel to keep 6 box turtles in that environment.
I’m just being honest with you. That is not the kind of enclosure that they need.