My turtle has only three legs. Is he okay? What should I do?

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My checked my turtle today and he has 3 legs. Help

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

There are several reports out there of three-legged box turtles. The biggest concerns you will have regarding this is damage to the shell and ability to move on certain surfaces. I would find a good wildlife veterinarian or at least one who is familiar with reptiles to work with. Depending on the part of the leg and foot that is missing, certain mechanical modifications can be made and/or attached to the turtles shell to provide both stability and protection. On the other hand, there are some turtles that have three legs that end up doing just fine. I would interested to know how you noticed that a leg was missing. If it was because you thought Flash wasn't getting around well, then discussing solutions with a veterinarian would be your best bet.

My turtle has only three legs. Is he okay? What should I do?

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