Has anyone has any experience purchasing reptiles from Swfl Reptiles ( I am assuming Swfl = Southwest Florida Reptiles)
Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/swflreptiles?
They are located in Lee County, Florida.
Thanks for the links to the articles. I compared the photos to the turtle, and it appears that MBD is what he has. Luckily, it is at the early stage.
Corrective action has been taken so that the MBD should not progress any further.
Angela and Taco,
Thanks for your comment.
He caught and ate a woodlouse (pill bug, roly poly) that I placed in his habitat, so I know he can hunt for himself.
There are many woodlouse, spiders, slugs and worms in the garden where is currently living.
I have never soaked his Reptomin...
Thanks for your reply and suggestions.
Since 2018, he is eats mostly ReptoMin mini sticks. He ignores vegetables. I fed him fruits sparingly.
Since he is now outside in a pen, he should be able to catch his own live food. I will supplement the food with fruits and vegetables.
Yvonne,
Thanks for your response. Could you please elaborate further why you believe he is slightly deformed? I am always willing to learn.
Although not shown in the picture, there is UVB bulb which is on 12 hours per day, and which I replace every six months.
He has access to a bowl of...
Is is normal for the upper and normal shell to be so far apart? I do not see this in my other box turtle (Eastern Box turtle).
This turtle was born in 2018 and as today, weight 64g. The Straight Carapace Length is 67mm.
Picture taken 13 April 2022 is attached to the thread.
Thanks