News & Stories: Reptiles
Reptiles
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Eastern Box Turtles, Frequent WMC Patients
The eastern box turtle is by far one of the most commonly received turtles that the Wildlife Medical Clinic treats in its facility. Whether it…
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Case Study: The Fix on Fractures
The Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) is one of six subspecies of the Common Box Turtle and is found in the eastern United States.…
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Diagnostic Tools in Wildlife Medicine
Observation and Diagnostic Tools When a good Samaritan brings in a Great horned owl that cannot fly or a lethargic Eastern box turtle with no…
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When a Shell, Isn’t Just a Shell
Intake At the beginning of October, the Wildlife Medical Clinic welcomed a Painted Turtle brought in by a licensed wildlife rehabilitator from Illinois. Sadly, this…
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Invasive Species in Beautiful, Diverse Places
Have you ever spotted an adorable animal wandering about and wondered where it came from, or what impact it might have on its surroundings? While…
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Turtles, Bunnies, and Cats, Oh My!
Why is it so important to keep our domestic animals inside and on a leash? While pets love to have outside time and their pet…
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Overwintering a Three-toed Box Turtle
Meet TECA 25-1413 This unique patient is a three-toed box turtle that was brought into the Wildlife Medical Clinic from Missouri after being hit by…
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Happy New Year
The page has turned and the Wildlife Medical Clinic is excited to embark on yet another year tending and caring for our local wildlife. With…
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Winter Survival Secrets: How Animals Make It Through the Cold
Join Wildlife Medical Clinic Program Coordinator, Sydney Oliveira, as she plays some trivia on CiLiving to discuss common ways various wildlife survive the cold, winter…
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Beyond the Incubator, Spiny Softshell Turtle Edition
Spiny Softshell Basics Spiny Softshell Turtles are considered one of the largest freshwater turtle species within the United States. Their unique appearance makes them stand…
