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    Thread: Turtle hit by car *maybe graphic for wussy people*

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      Turtle hit by car *maybe graphic for wussy people*

      I was driving home from Pikes and saw a little box turtle upside down on the road.
      i made a uturn and risked life and limb to move him to the side.
      however once I picked him up I realized that it had been hit by a car.

      i wasn’t sure what to do so I put it in a bag and took it home
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      I emailed a pet rescue place and they didn’t want it and sent me this long *** email
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      The little guy was bleeding a bit and every time it walked the leg would hit the broken piece of shell and push it out more ie making it worse.

      After some research we concluded that there were no good options but found a pic of a guy that fixed a turtle shell with some epoxy, cable ties and hardware.
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      So went to Home Depot (closed at 8pm)...go crazy nag me to go to Walmart to get supplies.

      Honestly I don’t know if this was the right thing to do or not but given the situation this is what I did.
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      The turtle is more active now. And indoors.
      My plan is to wait a couple days and then let it outside to graze
      Once the shell heals we’ll let it go
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      Last time I split my finger I use powder from the amoxicillin pill and the wound healed faster
      Ya a good hearted guy Rainie great job
      Btw did you use a towel or blanket in case of rabie?
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      That is some fine work. There was an episode of Dr K where one was hit and crushed its top shell. She rebuilt it the best she could and then they had a 3d shell printed for the unrepairable parts. I think you should send them a message and photos on Facebook. They may be able to tell you how long to keep that on and such.

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      Kids named the turtle "Scar"...what creativity they have
      Anyhow, there was a big **** in his box today so evidently his bowels are working fine
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      Did you guys notice the better quality photos?
      I finally upgraded and got an iphone 8

      My iphone 4 was sold back for $15
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      Quote Originally Posted by rainblood View Post
      Did you guys notice the better quality photos?
      I finally upgraded and got an iphone 8

      My iphone 4 was sold back for $15
      Wow finally you getting real treat of life
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      they love strawberries and cantaloup. I have some I see in my yard from time too time that have bad scars on them. I see the same one time and again. they say they dont stray very far from where they were born only a few miles. you should not let him lose with all of the hardware on him. He will get it tangled up in something and get stuck and die. Also after he is healed it could restrict his growth plates
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      Also if you dont want too keep in the house you could get one of those small dog pens and set it in a shady area of the yard with water and food in it so so he does not escape until he has mended n make sure the neighbor kids know not too handle him.
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      Yes, of course Squeak, I'll figure out how to take the hardware off before I release it
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