Easy Shell Repair

Authors

  • Harriet Forrester Turtle Rescue of New Jersey
  • John Satta Turtle Rescue of New Jersey

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53607/wrb.v23.208

Keywords:

Shell repair, chelonian, turtle, shell fracture

Abstract

Repair of certain chelonian shell fractures can be performed without screws, wires, drilling, or patches. The authors have used this procedure successfully on a number of species, including snapping turtles (Chelydra serpentina), painted turtles (Chrysemys picta), sliders (Trachemys spp.), and diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin). The process is quick and minimally stressful for the turtle.

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Author Biographies

Harriet Forrester, Turtle Rescue of New Jersey

Harriet Forrester is a New Jersey State licensed wildlife rehabilitator and the founder of Turtle Rescue of New Jersey.

John Satta, Turtle Rescue of New Jersey

John Satta is an engineer, business coach, and consultant.

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Published

2005-12-31

How to Cite

Forrester, H., & Satta, J. (2005). Easy Shell Repair. Wildlife Rehabilitation Bulletin, 23(2), 7–8. https://doi.org/10.53607/wrb.v23.208

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 2 (2005)

Section

Original Articles

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