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Wood Turtle Rescue...
Hi everyone, Well today I was at work and a guy I know pulled in and asked me too take a turtle off his hands. He told me he had almost hit it in his car. and didn’t want too leave it on the road. I agreed too take it in assuming it was another a banded RES. IT is not however it turned out too be a Wood turtle.
I have too say it is a Very attractive species, neon orange with a black head. It does however have some visible mouth rot and mucus in it’s mouth when it opens it( which I would assume is more mouth rot) I Plan too treat this mouth rot but this late in the season I am afraid the too do so will put it in my care for the winter. I also read they are quite rare so before re-releasing it I’ll spend the money too get it completely gone over by a vet and treated for any parasites. (no harm in giving a rare animal a little better health. I have too design a complete set up for it though this thing climbs like a monkey. I was amazed I put it down and turned my back for a second and it had climber over the couch and up the wall unto a small ledge. Most turtles hind under things but not this guy.
I did have a question though, any tips on sexing it. Normally I know with turtles the mail has a longer tail. I sex all my turtles this way Bit this fellow has no tail. The wound is completely healed and seems too be for a while ago. And would while on the topic would no tail affect its ability too breed?? I hope not Since I would hate too see a nice specimen like this with no chance of reproducing especially if the species is struggling.
Devon
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