Turtle shell repair most applicable to freshwater hard shelled and box turtles will be demonstrated and materials necessary for 8 different repair options with comparisons based on species, area of placement, materials and tools, removal method will be demonstrated; participants will then have 8 stations to complete on their turtle shell which will be shared with a single lab partner:

Methods will include but may not be limited to: metal bridges, sewing hooks, screw cerclage, builders ties, epoxy/fiberglass, dental acrylic, acrylic gel uvb, and cerclage wire. Tips and tricks for recommend diagnostics prior to shell repair, shell preparation, preliminary fixator application and fixator removal will also be reviewed. Participants may take their shell home.

For memory support of materials needed and methods suitable for use and for demonstration to clients at their practice, if local state and federal regulations allow.