Re: Asian box stopped eating, HELP!!

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Posted by Terry on January 29, 2001 at 16:10:51:

In Reply to: Asian box stopped eating, HELP!! posted by Carmen on January 29, 2001 at 12:28:23:

Hi,
which species of Asian box turtle do you have?
Please let us know and also let us know how she's housed , please explain in detail. And exactly what you've been feeding her.
There are several different species of Asian box turtle, each requires a different diet/set up etc, so we need to know which species you have.

I have C. galbinifrons.
Asian box turtles can be extremely difficult and absolutely the most important thing is a vet check up, as soon as possible.
Many are imported straight from the Asian food markets and are infested with internal parasites. So a vet check up including a fecal test is an absolute must.

Please tell us which species you have, exactly how it's housed, substrate, temperature, anything you can think of and also what you're feeding her.

She could be gravid ( carrying eggs) , but more than likely the husbandry/diet/environment needs some correcting.Also more than likely she has internal parasites, most imported Asian turtles are infested with them.
This must be treated by a vet.

Please get her to a qualified vet ASAP,make sure the vet does a fecal test.Don't just asume she's gravid and that's the reason she's not eating.

For more on Asian box turtles visit the link below.Hope this helps, post again with more info and make that vet appointment.
You'll find vet listings here:

http://www.sonic.net/melissk/society.html

Terry.

Asian box turtles.

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: Hi, : which species of Asian box turtle do you have? : Please let us know and also let us know how she's housed , please explain in detail. And exactly what you've been feeding her. : There are several different species of Asian box turtle, each requires a different diet/set up etc, so we need to know which species you have. : I have C. galbinifrons. : Asian box turtles can be extremely difficult and absolutely the most important thing is a vet check up, as soon as possible. : Many are imported straight from the Asian food markets and are infested with internal parasites. So a vet check up including a fecal test is an absolute must. : Please tell us which species you have, exactly how it's housed, substrate, temperature, anything you can think of and also what you're feeding her. : She could be gravid ( carrying eggs) , but more than likely the husbandry/diet/environment needs some correcting.Also more than likely she has internal parasites, most imported Asian turtles are infested with them. : This must be treated by a vet. : Please get her to a qualified vet ASAP,make sure the vet does a fecal test.Don't just asume she's gravid and that's the reason she's not eating. : For more on Asian box turtles visit the link below.Hope this helps, post again with more info and make that vet appointment. : You'll find vet listings here: : http://www.sonic.net/melissk/society.html : Terry.

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