North American Box Turtle.

Crighton's Mum · 10-09-2006, 08:59 PM

Hi, I have recently been given a North American Box turtle. I am very new to tortoise keeping but have bought a dozen books. There is so much conflicting information out there. I would be grateful for any tips or advice from anyone!!

I was originally told he was a South American Hingeback but could not find any info. He had been treated this way for about 6years. I sent photos to the tortoise trust who returned with a reply that he was not a hingeback but is indeed a box turtle!!

He has been seen by the vet who is happy with his condition although he has three areas of shell rot which I am now treating with Betadine.

**sarah** · 10-09-2006, 09:17 PM

Hello glad you made it here.

Have you any pictures?

10-09-2006, 08:59 PM	#1
Crighton's Mum Junior Member Egg Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3	North American Box Turtle. Hi, I have recently been given a North American Box turtle. I am very new to tortoise keeping but have bought a dozen books. There is so much conflicting information out there. I would be grateful for any tips or advice from anyone!! I was originally told he was a South American Hingeback but could not find any info. He had been treated this way for about 6years. I sent photos to the tortoise trust who returned with a reply that he was not a hingeback but is indeed a box turtle!! He has been seen by the vet who is happy with his condition although he has three areas of shell rot which I am now treating with Betadine.

10-09-2006, 09:17 PM	#2
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