Antibiotics will need to be given by injection. Sore skin May be associated with vitamin-A deficiency, or can occur as a result of dirty or bad housing. Veterinary diagnosis essential. Persistent skin trouble can be symptomatic of an underlying liver problem. Tape-worms are common, as are both oxyurid and ascarid worms.
Flagellate organisms can also give rise to problems.
Samples of suspect faeces can be checked microscopically for evidence of these organisms and the appropriate treatment given. Worming preparations or 'Flagyl' are best delivered orally, by stomach-tube. If Box turtles are looked after properly, they can attain great age. Records exist of wild specimens surviving well in excess of 100 years. It is certainly a great responsibility to take on animals which may well outlive their owner, and these very intelligent, attractive and entertaining turtles deserve the best accommodation and treatment you are able to provide.