Stuck in burrow

Robertchrisroph

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My heater quit one night and it got down to eighteen degrees in torqs hut. He was the same temp. I used a temp gun. I heated him up and he was perfectly fine afterwards, please don't give up, these sulcata are pretty Peter built. Tough things. I'm hoping for all the best
 

Lily2005

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New member...first post! Anymore updates on this? So sorry to hear what's she's going through...very sad. Lost my Biggie (130+ Lbs) 3 years ago. Had him for a long time 25+years ..he was around 46 (?) when he died. It's very sad..hope she gets him out
 

Tom

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New member...first post! Anymore updates on this? So sorry to hear what's she's going through...very sad. Lost my Biggie (130+ Lbs) 3 years ago. Had him for a long time 25+years ..he was around 46 (?) when he died. It's very sad..hope she gets him out
Hello and welcome.

How did you lose him?

How do you know the age? Sulcatas really weren't available until about 1990, so I'm always curious to know the origin when someone has one older than 30.
 

DancesWithDinosaurs

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Thank you for all of the ideas. We are going to try one more time today. I'm going to take a small trowel down and try again to dig out the dirt in front of him. It's really hard because I can't move my arms side to side or forward and back. So it's just tiny movements with my wrists. I have a ratchet strap that I will try to hook around his front legs and cinch it up. I'm getting some strong men to come hold my feet, I think it will take more strength than my teenage boys to pull me back. If I can Loop the strap around my arms as they pulled me back, maybe I can maneuver him around the corner and up the tunnel. It's a long shot, but I think it's the last option. Thank you for all the ideas, I'm kind of combining them all into one process! Since he is completely unresponsive, I really don't feel good about using water. But if something like this ever happened again, I would use water as soon as he went down there. I have to say this is one challenge that I didn't expect to have as a single mom!
Hi, if you are in Arizona, there are the people at a desert museum that run a rescue and adoption program. Call and email them and zoo's! They may have expert advise and possibly volunteers to assist! Boy scout troops, sand and gravel companies, tractor guy's, rental yards, may all know people to assist immediately. Kenan Harkin of Kamp Kennan of Florida, is a breeder, rescuer and educator. He knows everyone! Reach out for advise. I'm praying for you!
 

Lucky The Tortoise

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I hope he gets out... I had the same situation with a suicidal hermit crab once. It did not end well. Maybe he's too warm... You could also consider digging the burrow out from the top (dig the top off the entrance, move towards the tort). You could toss him something to eat, too. He might not have enough energy to move, and it would help to find out if he's alive.
 

Nancy Coffelt

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I would start by calling the local fire Department and see if they have any suggestions or maybe could help. I wish you all the luck. My prayers are with you and your Tort. It is amazing how they become like a family member so quickly when you get them and then to have something this serious happening is very upsetting. I am so sorry for you both. Good luck. Keep us all updated.
 

Maro2Bear

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Hi, if you are in Arizona, there are the people at a desert museum that run a rescue and adoption program. Call and email them and zoo's! They may have expert advise and possibly volunteers to assist! Boy scout troops, sand and gravel companies, tractor guy's, rental yards, may all know people to assist immediately. Kenan Harkin of Kamp Kennan of Florida, is a breeder, rescuer and educator. He knows everyone! Reach out for advise. I'm praying for you!

The location of the poster is Vernal, Utah.
 
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