Questingbeast
New Member
I received this rescued 3-legged box turtle from a wildlife rescue and museum to work some magic with, but there is SO much going on with his shell that I'm honestly a bit confused with what kind of damage this all is or how to tackle the problem areas. I am more than willing to take him to the vet, but was wondering if anyone could help before I do so.
The missing foot is an old injury and is not causing any problems.
Here are some pictures. Let me know if these are good enough. Thanks everyone!
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About the husbandry
- He is being kept in a 3.5ft by 2ft by 2ft bin.
- Eco earth for substrate
- He is eating dubia roaches, crickets, superworms, canned box turtle food (for some reason its what he loves the most, I am not sure how good it is for him, fed maybe 2 times a week), and loves carrots. He is being very picky about his veggies and leafy greens but that's another issue. I already read some amazing tips here to get him to eat those!)
- repti-calcium and repashy vitamin supplements
- 18" UVB light and heat lamp around 80-85 degrees with cool end 73 degrees
The missing foot is an old injury and is not causing any problems.
Here are some pictures. Let me know if these are good enough. Thanks everyone!
--
About the husbandry
- He is being kept in a 3.5ft by 2ft by 2ft bin.
- Eco earth for substrate
- He is eating dubia roaches, crickets, superworms, canned box turtle food (for some reason its what he loves the most, I am not sure how good it is for him, fed maybe 2 times a week), and loves carrots. He is being very picky about his veggies and leafy greens but that's another issue. I already read some amazing tips here to get him to eat those!)
- repti-calcium and repashy vitamin supplements
- 18" UVB light and heat lamp around 80-85 degrees with cool end 73 degrees