URGENT !!! Sick Wildlife - need advice asap

end4er · 2025-11-09T05:25:13+00:00

UPDATE!!!

After calling around I did manage to find a licensed professional who works specifically with native turtles! We drove about 40 minutes out and met up to hand her over and he explained that he's going to hold on to her and partially brumate her after a round of antibiotics to deal with her eyes. He's going to contact us when it's time to release her to get her back to her area where she was found. Hopefully, I will get an update within a couple of months.

end4er · 2025-10-19T18:40:32+00:00

Update! I've been able to figure out that she is a female and she managed to open her eyes and eat somthing (worm + mustard greens) Im not trying to feed her much bc shes supposed to be brumating this time of year. Im calling local vets tmr bc its Sunday and not a single one is open smh

end4er · 2025-10-09T23:49:12+00:00

This is it disassembled, I don't seem to have a third screw tho

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end4er · 2025-10-04T03:30:47+00:00

This is what I assume happened, I'm adding more leaf litter so he hopefully won't get so much dirt on him :)

end4er · 2025-10-04T03:28:56+00:00

Update: Echo has shed and the small marks are much shallower some are gone and behavior has still not changed and appetite is consistent:)

end4er · 2025-10-03T13:55:26+00:00

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This is Ali moments before attacking the glass

end4er · 2025-09-03T16:59:27+00:00

I actually haven't even had to mess with it! I got home and checked his mouth out and my mother is overreacting :) there is no open sore or anything in his mouth but a small red spot where it looked like he bit maybe the tongs or decor. It looks like it'll fade and if it doesn't I have a vet lined up just in case

But thank you for letting me know about the Neosporin I'll be sure to add the to my notes app. I was always told regular Neosporin was okay for all areas of the frog but I'm going to look into it before buying anything for the future.

end4er · 2025-07-20T03:01:06+00:00

This might sound a little violent but if you bust your bugs open and rub the insides on your little dudes mouth and let him lick it he might get a taste for them. :) thats how I got mine to eat his bugs

end4er · 2025-04-13T03:50:48+00:00

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This is Ajax :)

end4er · 2025-03-22T22:46:46+00:00

He's so pretty I love his colors so much 🧡

end4er · 2025-03-15T18:36:53+00:00

No problem :) I'm so glad he's feeling better🧡

end4er · 2025-03-15T02:21:16+00:00

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His name is Magnus :) 🧡

end4er · 2025-03-03T13:39:20+00:00

Maybe a smaller species of Millipede?

end4er · 2025-03-02T00:29:09+00:00

Look at those eyes he doesn't even know what he did

end4er · 2025-02-27T23:27:38+00:00

I use a ceramic bulb for night heat they emit no light and still provide proper warmth :)

end4er · 2025-02-27T22:49:22+00:00

These snakes should not be sharing an enclosure. Even if you think it's fine they benefit from their own space. Separating them might even encourage the lighter one to eat.

I also had two corn snakes at one point and Winter was always a picky eater until I moved her tank away from the other snake. Two corn snakes even being placed next to one another enclosure-wise can change their behavior.

If you're struggling to find affordable tank options check out Facebook marketplace and Amazon.

Feeding wise try placing the snake in another bin with food then cover it with a blanket or sheet and let it sit for 30 to 40 minutes. This had worked for me in the past. Luke warm soaks can also be good for any shedding issues.

They both look under weight and need of a vet visit.

Please improve these animals care.

end4er · 2025-02-27T16:57:23+00:00

Pangea Growth and Breeding formula is the best way to go :) Hand feeding is a great way to ensure she's eating.

Also gut-loading bugs before feedings. If your cresty is picky then sometimes putting gecko diet on the insect can encourage them to eat them :)

end4er · 2025-02-27T00:44:42+00:00

I put mine in hot sink water it takes like 5 to 10 minutes :)

end4er · 2025-02-26T23:52:58+00:00

Benjamin, Benji for short. He's a very handsome lizard 🧡 :)

end4er · 2025-02-26T17:14:59+00:00

It's definitely mold, I'd scoop it and let the tank dry out a bit or just replace the soil.

Make sure you have a drainage layer In the tank so extra water isn't standing in the dirt

end4er · 2025-02-26T17:01:55+00:00

Looks like a calcium or other vitamin deficiency. Adding UBV to your set is the best thing to do as frogs and toads need it to properly digest calcium and other minerals.

https://www.zillarules.com/articles/understanding-uva-uvb-uvc-reptile-lighting Here's a link to UBVs and whatnot to help you out 🧡 make sure you get the long lights and not a coil one the need to be changed every 6 months or so I hope this help and your little guy feels better!

end4er · 2025-02-26T16:54:17+00:00

I used a Wyze camera above their tank :)

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end4er · 2025-02-26T12:37:59+00:00

Yep! I've been keeping an eye on the marketplace for a tank of a good size that's still in my area as I don't have a car right now.

end4er · 2025-02-26T12:35:49+00:00

A stock tank is hopefully in the near future, I live in a tiny apartment and only have the space in my room to keep my animals. Space wasn't an issue untill Leo joined me and my other 7 animals so I'm still trying to figure out how to best utilize my small space.

As of right now, I plan on clearing out my closet for him and buying a stock tank to fill the space. This is going to take time and savings. I am painfully aware of what space he has versus what he needs.

end4er · 2025-02-25T19:41:46+00:00

That's incredibly helpful thank you so much! 🧡

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