ColleenT
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They do like to have places to hide, so don't be afraid to add a couple plants, like Pothos. ( hard to kill a pothos) He is adorable. good luck with him!
What kind of box turtle is this?
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JenClark74
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Oh good, because I definitely do not have a green thumb when it comes to plants! Do regular home & garden stores carry these?
ColleenT
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yeah lowes or Home depot usually have pothos plants.
Pothos plants are some of the most common houseplants found in homes, offices, wherever... and they're really easy to propagate.
If you know someone with a pothos plant that's been around for a while, they would probably be willing to give you a cutting (or several). Pothos root easily in water, and you can take a longish piece and cut it into several pieces.
Pothos are the long vining plants that tend to brighten up and take over the offices of people who have worked in the same place or with the same entity for a long time. These legacy plants often have their own histories and "personalities" from being passed down or gifted from person to person. That's not to frighten anyone with a brown thumb away from them, but on the contrary, to encourage you to try out a pothos. The pothos plant you get now will need the inevitable "haircut" in the future... Producing new plants that may be used in other enclosures... or even go off to college with your kids in the future.
If you know someone with a pothos plant that's been around for a while, they would probably be willing to give you a cutting (or several). Pothos root easily in water, and you can take a longish piece and cut it into several pieces.
Pothos are the long vining plants that tend to brighten up and take over the offices of people who have worked in the same place or with the same entity for a long time. These legacy plants often have their own histories and "personalities" from being passed down or gifted from person to person. That's not to frighten anyone with a brown thumb away from them, but on the contrary, to encourage you to try out a pothos. The pothos plant you get now will need the inevitable "haircut" in the future... Producing new plants that may be used in other enclosures... or even go off to college with your kids in the future.
JenClark74
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Guess what, you guys?? I emailed the wildlife rescue center to get an update on the little box turtle we originally brought home from the wild, and then took in to the rescue center because she had some shell damage. Here is their reply:
Thank you for checking on the female box turtle brought to us on 09-07-19. When she came in, our animal care specialists diagnosed her with shell rot. She is currently in our ICU, where she can rest and recover. I checked her food log, and she is eating pretty good, which is great for a wild animal in captivity. It is a slow process for reptiles to heal, but she is currently stable. Feel free to check back in anytime, or email back with any questions you may have. Thank you for caring for our local wildlife!
I am not familiar with shell rot...but I looked it up, and read that if left untreated, it can be fatal. Does that mean that if we hadn't brought her home and then taken her in, she likely would have ended up dying?
Thank you for checking on the female box turtle brought to us on 09-07-19. When she came in, our animal care specialists diagnosed her with shell rot. She is currently in our ICU, where she can rest and recover. I checked her food log, and she is eating pretty good, which is great for a wild animal in captivity. It is a slow process for reptiles to heal, but she is currently stable. Feel free to check back in anytime, or email back with any questions you may have. Thank you for caring for our local wildlife!
I am not familiar with shell rot...but I looked it up, and read that if left untreated, it can be fatal. Does that mean that if we hadn't brought her home and then taken her in, she likely would have ended up dying?
You definitely did her a favor by picking her up with that damaged shell. She is in a better place now.Guess what, you guys?? I emailed the wildlife rescue center to get an update on the little box turtle we originally brought home from the wild, and then took in to the rescue center because she had some shell damage. Here is their reply:
Thank you for checking on the female box turtle brought to us on 09-07-19. When she came in, our animal care specialists diagnosed her with shell rot. She is currently in our ICU, where she can rest and recover. I checked her food log, and she is eating pretty good, which is great for a wild animal in captivity. It is a slow process for reptiles to heal, but she is currently stable. Feel free to check back in anytime, or email back with any questions you may have. Thank you for caring for our local wildlife!
I am not familiar with shell rot...but I looked it up, and read that if left untreated, it can be fatal. Does that mean that if we hadn't brought her home and then taken her in, she likely would have ended up dying?
Turtle girl 98
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God bless you for taking her. You did help her alot. I bet that feels great knowing you helped more
