I acquired this box turtle today - "free to good home" and was told it's a three toed box turtle purchased at a local pet store and it hasn't eaten in over a month. I'm unfamiliar with three-toed box turtles, but his shell looks really "off" to me.
Not sure if the scutes have peeled off, worn off or worn down. Also not sure if I'm looking at shell rot or other previous damage. There aren't any "growth rings" and there doesn't seem to be any soft spots.
He did not eat for me yet but immediately got frisky with the ladies when I put him in the pen with some EBT's.
Any thoughts?
Not sure if the scutes have peeled off, worn off or worn down. Also not sure if I'm looking at shell rot or other previous damage. There aren't any "growth rings" and there doesn't seem to be any soft spots.
He did not eat for me yet but immediately got frisky with the ladies when I put him in the pen with some EBT's.
Any thoughts?