Today my little sister told me 2 lookat her turtle something was wrong. It had lost 1 of its nails on its paw. I need help. Tell me if i have 2 go 2 a vet and tell me how could this had happenend! (my turtle shares the tank with my sis's turtle).
2006-11-23 03:50:18 · 6 answers · asked by Terrapin 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
It could have happened a lot of ways- snagged in something, bitten by the other turtle, etc.
If it is no longer bleeding, just keep it clean and give the turtle a chance to rest.
I STRONGLY suggest you go to a site like http://www.austinsturtlepage.com and review box turtle care- there might be some changes you want to make to make the turtles happier.
2006-11-23 15:00:18 · answer #1 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The box turtle is fine. It most likely got the nail caught on something or bitten off. Unless the area is infected or bleeding you have nothing to worry about. Make sure the tank has nothing that the turtle can get hurt on, and look up some care sheets in regards to the specific species of your turtle.
2006-11-23 04:34:58 · answer #2 · answered by Johnny L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all you should remember to give your turtles calcium !!!
It´s very important to prevent things like this happen !
Uva, es very important too !They must take long hours (12hs a day).
Remember giving calcium, vitamin A", uva, and a correct food to prevent illness!!
If you need more help, just look information on the web, or just ask .
Good Luck!
2006-11-23 09:32:43 · answer #3 · answered by dilenoalaspieles!NOaLASCORRIDASdTOROS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be fine. If it is bleeding, stick its foot in some flour to stop it.
2006-11-23 03:55:57 · answer #4 · answered by I ♥ my fjords! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should be fine as long if it isnt bleeding or hurt
2006-11-24 06:30:57 · answer #5 · answered by Kristin V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe it is just growing a new one.
2006-11-23 03:54:26 · answer #6 · answered by Janelle s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋