keekee
Well-Known Member
I just found a box turtle with about a 1 x 2 inch chunk out of the top of his shell.
It's probably 1/2 inch deep. I suspect a lawnmower hit.
Normally I don't bother wildlife, but it looks like there may be some infection in the wound.
There is a spot in the middle that's got some milky fluid in it.
His head and front legs are very active, but his back legs do not come out of the shell.
I put him in a tote with some chopped tomato and romaine lettuce (what I had on hand).
Is there anything I can do for this poor guy?
Is there something I can put on the wound?
I'd be willing to keep him if he can't be strong enough to survive alone, but of course
the best outcome would to be able to get him well enough to let go again.
Or is he doomed at this point? :-(
Any suggestions???
It's probably 1/2 inch deep. I suspect a lawnmower hit.
Normally I don't bother wildlife, but it looks like there may be some infection in the wound.
There is a spot in the middle that's got some milky fluid in it.
His head and front legs are very active, but his back legs do not come out of the shell.
I put him in a tote with some chopped tomato and romaine lettuce (what I had on hand).
Is there anything I can do for this poor guy?
Is there something I can put on the wound?
I'd be willing to keep him if he can't be strong enough to survive alone, but of course
the best outcome would to be able to get him well enough to let go again.
Or is he doomed at this point? :-(
Any suggestions???