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MrMarg's one eye appeared slightly irritated on Saturday. Sunday same. Yesterday afternoon I knew definitively there is something wrong. His eye is now closed and he is sleeping in the sun. It is the one eye not both. So maybe he suffered an injury. Is there anything I can do at home? I posted...

Saturday I noticed my turtle's left eye seemed slightly irritated. Yesterday same. Today he does not want to open it. Also he is sleeping more. Is there anything I could begin at home to help him? Should I observe him for a day or so? Or should I begin at the vet? He ate but I feel he is not...

Many months ago I read about using Tusco plant saucers as a water area for turtles and tortoises. I think it was Tom who made the suggestion. These saucers are excellent. I have the 26 inch round. It is 3 inches deep and is perfect for my box turtles. I initially bought one and now I own three...

What does it mean to start a conversation? How is that different than conversing on the open threads? I have never been on any social media until this forum. I sincerely would like this explained. It seems like everyone else gets it. I am just not internetly experienced.

So... I am really starting to miss my box turtles. It happens every January. I anticipate it. They have been out since November. When we discovered Miss Marg is Mr Marg we built Pearl her own 5 x 10 enclosure. Two days after completion Pearl went under the leaves. I have not had the opportunity...

This Thursday November 23 is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. It is a time to reflect on what we are thankful for in our lives. I am very thankful for tortoise forum. I have learned more in the last six months than I have in the last decade. Thank you for your tireless dedication to the...

We have had Miss Marg for three years. She is an adult. Vet believes approx. late teens by health of eyes. We also have Lois who appears to be female but is too young to be sure. In July we adopted Pearl a gulf coast box turtle from The San Diego Turtle and Tortoise Society. Pearl is an adult...

Thank you tortoise forum! I suspected Miss Marg had an overgrown beak, but I was not convinced. Because of the experienced keepers here I brought her to the vet today. I know we adverted future problems by having a trim today. So appreciative this forum exists!❤️

Our turtle enclosure. Marg relaxing in her half log. Lois snatching earthworm from the bunker.

We care for two female three toed box turtles. We found Margie in a local ad in a now defunct weekly mailer. It was Seprember of 2014. She was being sold for $100 including "cage". Poor Margie. She was on wood and concrete. Nothing more than a margarine lid for water. Margie was ashen grey...