I don't think my turtle cn open her mouth

[jojodesca]

Hello,

I have noticed that my turtle has stopped eating .. I am unsure if it is because she cant open her mouth or wont. I took a few pictures and even tried to file it, but have had no luck. this is worrying me... hopefully I can get some advice on what to do

 

[samsmom]

pictures didn't come through, might want to try again!

 

[SANDRA_MEISSNEST]

U have to send the pictures again....

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[jojodesca]

ok..i wll try again..for some reason the way I use to do it is not working..I have been on TFO for a long time..maybe they changed the settings....

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[SANDRA_MEISSNEST]

How many day she been that way? Also is her right eye always closed?

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Did u soak her?

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[Yvonne G]

The beak is overgrown, but that shouldn't inhibit the opening of the mouth. By the looks of the eye, there is something else going on with the turtle. Do you soak her?

 

[jojodesca]

The beak is overgrown, but that shouldn't inhibit the opening of the mouth. By the looks of the eye, there is something else going on with the turtle. Do you soak her?

Sorry..Lefty only has one eye..I got her that way...and yes I do soak her

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How many day she been that way? Also is her right eye always closed?

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Did u soak her?

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Lefty is missing an eye...I got her that way

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I should also add that I hve noticed she stopped eating after laying about 5 eggs...all but one broke and were rather deflated....I am trying to file her beak with a emery board for human nails...she wont eat the cuttle bone, not eat any food.....

 

[mike taylor]

Can you post more information about your box turtle's set up . Maybe a picture of your enclosure . Temperatures ,humidity ,and food will be helpful . It seams your box turtle is sick for some reason. Have you seen any discharge out of it's nose ,any noise when breathing? Do you have Uvb or let him get outside Sun time ?

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[SANDRA_MEISSNEST]

Im with mike...need more info ,and pics of enclosure. Is she inside all day or outside

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[jojodesca]

I have been a member of this forum long enough to know that my set up is substantial. there is no discharge, from nose or eyes..breathing is normal, not heavy and no wheezing...the only thing is she wont open her mouth...she drinks when she soaks..and has been in her water. I m taking her to the rep vet tomorrow

 

[mike taylor]

Ok sorry didn't know . Just trying to help you out . I did not see the egg post till I already posted my questions . It may have have a broken egg in her?????? Good luck hope everything goes well .

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[jojodesca]

Her beak actually has always looked this way..idk I am just worried..she may be egg bound....

 

[SANDRA_MEISSNEST]

Yes thats what i was thinking...beeing egg bound...let us know what the vet.said...
Also a warm longer soak with warm water or warm steam ..warm not hot,can help to release it

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[dannel]

Is she getting enough calcium supplements? Eggs that are breaking could point to a calcium deficiency.


"A sickly female that is allowed to breed may form thin-shelled eggs that easily break within her or don't develop properly. A female with a damaged shell should not be allowed to breed. There may be internal damage to her pelvis which will not allow the eggs to pass out. Eggs retained in the body will cause death unless they are surgically removed."

-Taken from http://boxturtlesite.info/breed.html#breedpair

 

[jojodesca]

Is she getting enough calcium supplements? Eggs that are breaking could point to a calcium deficiency.


"A sickly female that is allowed to breed may form thin-shelled eggs that easily break within her or don't develop properly. A female with a damaged shell should not be allowed to breed. There may be internal damage to her pelvis which will not allow the eggs to pass out. Eggs retained in the body will cause death unless they are surgically removed."

-Taken from http://boxturtlesite.info/breed.html#breedpair

I put my male in with Lefty last year around October.. My male mounted Lefty and didn't not release her for about 3 hrs. I then separated them and have never let them be together again. My male is house separately. Lefty just laid eggs about 3 weeks ago..so she must have stored the sperm (they can for up to 4 yrs)so determinating that she laid 5 eggs she might have another...idk..but I am giving her warm soaks nightly

 

[luvpetz27]

My male boxie did the same thing to my precious female!! It was over 3 hours!! Never again!!
I got him a couple rocks instead!!!