Soft tissue surgery including abdominal, thoracic, head and neck, and limb surgeries. Orthopedic including Total Hip Replacement, TPLO, TTA, fracture repair, angular limb deformity repair, joint stabilization procedures, lameness evaluations, medical management of lameness, rehabilitative therapy.
Physical Description. The eastern box turtle is small (4.5 to 6 inches shell width, up to eight inch shell length), land turtle with a high, dome-like upper shell (carapace). Younger box turtles can be distinguished by their flatter carapaces.
The Eastern Box Turtle is the most well-known turtle in Virginia. They are easily identified by their bright markings. Box Turtles have a high, dome-shaped carapace (top part of shell) and a hinged plastron (bottom part). They are usually dark brown or olive-colored with bright orange or yellow patterns.