Endoparasites in Eastern Box Turtles
Reptile · Terrapene carolina · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
3 cited drugs treat Endoparasites in eastern box turtles: Fenbendazole, Praziquantel, Pyrantel Pamoate.
Gastrointestinal helminth and protozoal infections. Macrocyclic lactones, benzimidazoles, and pyrantel cover the bulk of nematode treatment; protozoal indications require dedicated drugs (metronidazole, sulfadimethoxine).
The overview above describes Endoparasites across species; the citations below are the ExoticRx dose rules scoped to eastern box turtles — a reference list, not new species-specific clinical guidance.
Fenbendazole(Panacur)
Antiparasitic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 25–100 mg/kg | q14d, max 4 treatments | nematodes | Moderate | 37. Boyer TH. Essentials of Reptiles: A Guide for Practitioners. Lakewood, CO: AAHA Press; 1998:1-253. | 143. Jacobson ER. Use of chemotherapeutics in reptile medicine. In: Jacobson ER, Kollias GV Jr, eds. Exotic Animals. New York: Churchill Livingstone; 1988:35-48. | 166. Klingenberg RJ. A comparison of fenbendazole and ivermectin for the treatment of nematode parasites in ball pythons, Python regius. Bull Assoc Rept Amph Vet. 1992;2:5-6. — Mined from Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, p.1406 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Praziquantel(Droncit)
Antiparasitic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO, SC, IM | 8 mg/kg | repeat in 14 days | cestodes, trematodes | Weak | 15. Barten SL. The medical care of iguanas and other common pet lizards. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 1993;23:1213-1249. | 99. Gibbons PM, Klaphake E, Carpenter JW. Reptiles. In: Carpenter JW, ed. Exotic Animal Formulary. 4th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier; 2013:83-182. | 148. Jenkins JR. Husbandry and diseases of old world chameleons. J Small Exot Anim Med. 1992;1:166-171. — Mined from Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, p.1407 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Pyrantel Pamoate(Strongid-T, Nemex)
Antiparasitic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5 mg/kg | repeat in 14 days | nematodes | Weak | 168. Klingenberg RJ. Understanding Reptile Parasites. Irvine, CA: Advanced Vivarium Systems; 2007:1-200. — Mined from Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, p.1407 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Other conditions in Eastern Box Turtles
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice. Verify against current literature before clinical use.