Health When properly cared for, box turtles are remarkably free of diseases.
Some problems require immediate veterinary care.
These include swollen eyes or nasal discharge, swollen lumps on the neck, worms in the fecal material, open wounds, consistent loose stools, loss of appetite, and mouth rot. Whitish areas on the shell may be fungus or shell rot and require attention. Be sure to seek out a vet that is familiar with turtles. When given a proper diet, vitamin and mineral supplements should not be necessary.