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    New eastern box turtle mom - possible respiratory infection, HELP!

    I'm happy to report that Sammy is doing well! I think I may have been a little quick to freak out. He's been alert, active, eating like normal, etc., and I haven't noticed anything odd with his breathing so far this week. I'll keep a close eye on him though, just in case. Thanks for your help...
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    New eastern box turtle mom - possible respiratory infection, HELP!

    I can do all of that. I'm going to need to make some changes to keep him at 80-85 day and night. Should I consider a CHE that stays on 24/7 plus UVB during the day? Does he need daytime light other than UVB? And if a daytime heat lamp+UVB for day is better, what type of bulb is usually used...
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    New eastern box turtle mom - possible respiratory infection, HELP!

    Clarification: I spoke with family, it sounds like he didn't really hibernate. His heating lamp was turned off in the late fall, but he stayed in his normal enclosure indoors, next to a window, so likely just a little colder than room temp. He burrows under the substrate in his cage and comes...
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    New eastern box turtle mom - possible respiratory infection, HELP!

    Hi everyone! I recently adopted an eastern box turtle, Sammy, from a family member. He has been much less energetic than usual the past few days and I think (but am not sure) that his breathing may have changed. I'm not sure if I need to be concerned about a possible respiratory infection or...
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