TurtleEarther
New Member
Hello. I am a new turtle owner and new to the site. This is Jeffery my wild caught (Eastern?) Box Turtle. He has some existing injuries to his shell like the the healed wound on the left side that he had when I found him. Recently though the lower middle part of his shell has started to curl upward and feels soft to the touch in that spot. I was wondering what may cause this and if it is something I can cure at home or should take him to the vet for?
I’m not sure if this is related but I have had issues with him eating and drinking less recently. His humidity seems fine but I almost never see him soaking or drinking in his water bowl. (I do regularly put him in a container to soak because of this) I haven’t changed his food either. He primarily eats Rep-Cal box turtle food with occasional dried fruit mixed in. (With calcium +D3) I’ve also offered him fresh lettuce, fruit, dried meal worms, and wild caught worms as a snack but he never would eat any. (He will eat strawberries but I’m worried that he isn’t getting enough from his packaged food) Jeffery has an outdoor tortoise house but I have moved it indoors for the colder months and added a UVB and UVA light.
I really appreciate any suggestions and advice.
I’m not sure if this is related but I have had issues with him eating and drinking less recently. His humidity seems fine but I almost never see him soaking or drinking in his water bowl. (I do regularly put him in a container to soak because of this) I haven’t changed his food either. He primarily eats Rep-Cal box turtle food with occasional dried fruit mixed in. (With calcium +D3) I’ve also offered him fresh lettuce, fruit, dried meal worms, and wild caught worms as a snack but he never would eat any. (He will eat strawberries but I’m worried that he isn’t getting enough from his packaged food) Jeffery has an outdoor tortoise house but I have moved it indoors for the colder months and added a UVB and UVA light.
I really appreciate any suggestions and advice.