I have had my 3 toed box turtle for 18 yrs. A friend found her in her backyard with her eyes swollen shut and brought her to me. Her 1rst vet visit in 1995 the vet was amazed how thin her skin was. He said this was an indication of age and she was a very old turtle. I have not changed anything in her habitat. I have bought everything she has always eaten - from fresh foods to prepared foods from the pet store. She has not eaten for almost a month, no matter what I give her. I have increased her soaking times since I know soaking can stimulate a turtles appetite. This has had no effect at all. I have noticed she is not sunning as much under her reptile light and is not as active as she once was. I haven't called the vet yet as she has no symptoms of illness. My question is - is this just a symptom of old age in a turtle? She hates the car ride and really freaks out at the vets. I hate to put her through it if there is nothing he can do. She is a dear old girl who used to eat out of my hand and it breaks my heart to see her this way.