New baby!

[ShellyTurtlesCats]

Trading my Cinnamon Python for a new box turtle hatchling. I pick it up on Saturday! Too excited!

Snakes are cool but I am more of a turtle fan.

 

[luvpetz27]

What an adorable little guy!!!

 

[txturtle13]

What a cutie! What kind of box turtle?


My Loves:
My Husband
2 Dogs
2 Three toed box turtles
1 Betta fish

 

[ShellyTurtlesCats]

They said ornate. Who knows... that pic isn't great. Guess I will find out when I get him.

 

[txturtle13]

Well sure is a cutie! My hatchling is a three toed and isn't nearly as colorful. definitely post more pics when you get him/her . Best of luck!


My Loves:
My Husband
2 Dogs
2 Three toed box turtles
1 Betta fish

 

[ShellyTurtlesCats]

Is it me or does her shell (top) look a little funny?

 

[txturtle13]

Do you know how old s/he is? If you'd like I can post a similar pic of my three toed as comparison. Can you take a picture from the side too?


My Loves:
My Husband
2 Dogs
2 Three toed box turtles
1 Betta fish

 

[ShellyTurtlesCats]

I don't have her yet. These were sent today from the person that currently has her.

Feel free to share pics!

 

[txturtle13]

He looks a little puffy but I don't know much about hatchlings. Maybe someone can help out.

Here's what Chuy looks like:


Hope this helps.


My Loves:
My Husband, 2 Dogs, 2 Box turtles, and 1 Betta fish

 

[ShellyTurtlesCats]

Your baby is adorable.


The baby (from the pics) seems to have a shell that is flipping upward (for lack of better description). Looks thick.

Wish this person had better pics.

 

[txturtle13]

I noticed that too, maybe he's older than mine? They may be feeding him every day, I've been told to feed every other to every three days is better. The pictures are blurry Please keep us posted!


My Loves:
My Husband, 2 Dogs, 2 Box turtles, and 1 Betta fish

 

[ShellyTurtlesCats]

They sent a side view.

 

[txturtle13]

It looks like signs of MBD (Metabolic Bone Disease). You should ask what they are feeding it.

Find out things like: Is it getting the proper kinds and amounts of food? Are they feeding it too much fat? Are they giving it the correct amounts of vitamins and minerals? Is it getting enough sunlight?

Changes in husbandry and diet should stop the deformity and stave off serious MBD. But I personally don't have experience with hatchlings with it. I hope someone else may be able to provide input.


My Loves:
My Husband, 2 Dogs, 2 Box turtles, and 1 Betta fish

 

[theelectraco]

I definitely would not advise you to buy it unless you are willing to nurse it back to health and are prepared for a possible death. Definitely has a deformed shell and some Mbd.


0.1.0 Dachshund
0.0.1 Redfoot
1.0.0 Greek

 

[txturtle13]

I was thinking the same I'm sorry


My Loves:
My Husband, 2 Dogs, 2 Box turtles, and 1 Betta fish

 

[ShellyTurtlesCats]

I was going to trade for it, but since they lack the knowledge and care for him, wouldn't trade my snake to help then guy because I'd be risking the snakes life.

Boo!

 

[ShellyTurtlesCats]

Fabulous update:

I explained the reason I wasn't going to trade and the guy decided to just give the boxie to me! He wants her to be healthy. He said she is active, eats a lot and all so, maybe there is hope?

Still getting her on Saturday!

 

[txturtle13]

That's great news!! keep us updated!

 

[Anthony P]

Oh geez. Now I'm nervous. Good luck. Proceed with caution.

 

[ShellyTurtlesCats]

Why are you nervous?

She is free, no trade. Best thing that can happen is that I turn her around. Worst? She passes and I know her last days were good ones.