Recent content by atticusboxie

I have some for him. I also have hibiscus. He did not approve of the hibiscus though.

Update, he really loved his boiled egg, but wasn't crazy about the shell part. I will try mushrooms on him soon.

I have also been giving him calcium powder too. He's only crazy about certain fruits. He likes strawberry and banana, but he said no to peaches and blackberries. I will boil him an egg soon and try that on him. :) I might be able to find some clover flowers in the yard too. I tried a Hibiscus...

Update for everyone. He is healing well, I can't even see the spot anymore. He's eating good. He really loves boiled lean chicken and all kinds of fruits and squash. He is very picky about salad though. XD

Alright, thank you. I will try some different flavors of baby food for him :)

Alright, Atticus had his surgery yesterday. He was prescribed no antibiotics. I just have to irrigate the wound once or twice a day with an antiseptic the vet provided me with. I skipped his soak last night, because I didn't want to add further stress on him after his operation, and he was...

His appointment is for Tuesday. Fingers crossed that he does well! I will let you guys know how it goes as I don't see this vet on our turtle/tortoise vet list here on the forum, but his receptionist said he has other turtle/tort patients.

Update: I found a vet in Alabama who might treat him. Does anyone have experience with Fort Payne Veterinary?

Thank you for the resources. I will do what's best for him.

Hello, I'm new to the forum, and I joined because I'm not sure what to do. I found a box turtle on craigslist who was in bad shape from his pictures. Former owner said he'd been mauled by their dog about two months ago and he has some shell damage, but it does all appear to be healing okay...