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!
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!
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?