Big update! After checking on the little one later in the afternoon yesterday, the prolapsed organ went back into it's shell naturally. I took a closer look and everything looks well. This morning, I placed the little one back into it's enclosure. Tortoise has a normal appetite and is actively...
Good morning!
The prolapse has almost fully disappeared! I'll continue to apply sugar and isolate this one for another day. I read that I can try to push it back in when it's small enough. Should I make an attempt to push it in? If yes, when?
Hi all!
I placed the little one in warm water and the sack has shrunk considerably. About 50% smaller. I placed it in its own container (wet paper towel lining) inside the incubator for now. Applied sugar on the exposed area and will check back later tonight. I appreciate everyone's responses...
I will start daily soaks. I really appreciate the quick responses. I hope we can figure this one out. I'm scared. First time caring for hatchlings and so far I have 6.
Hello!
I have a new hatchling of about a month old and I noticed a clear red sack underneath it's tail. Tortoise looks to be moving around normally, but I'm concerned on what this could be. It's eating normally as well. I've searched and found nothing similar to this.
See picture attached...