I think this may be the start of the downhill slide..[emoji22]

Turningstar

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I think our baby, Sheldon, may finally be succombing to his breeder failure.

He was 4-5 months old when we got him, and is now about 9 months old. Still hasnt really grown or gained weight, despite all the right care.
Something happened last night to the power at his tank, and the heater didnt come on. It dropped to 65 degrees. I found out about 8 this morning, and made sure the heater and light came on immediately. Still not sure what the problem was.
Now he has bubbles coming out his nose. He has squeaked a few times. Im doing all I can for him, but Im not optimistic. Thw fact that he looks so skinny and hasnt been eating much the last couple days worries me.
 

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Bump the heat up to 85 day and night. Start giving warm water soaks with baby food carrots and piedialyte.
Good luck
 
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I think our baby, Sheldon, may finally be succombing to his breeder failure.

He was 4-5 months old when we got him, and is now about 9 months old. Still hasnt really grown or gained weight, despite all the right care.
Something happened last night to the power at his tank, and the heater didnt come on. It dropped to 65 degrees. I found out about 8 this morning, and made sure the heater and light came on immediately. Still not sure what the problem was.
Now he has bubbles coming out his nose. He has squeaked a few times. Im doing all I can for him, but Im not optimistic. Thw fact that he looks so skinny and hasnt been eating much the last couple days worries me.
Just lost my baby sulcata today. Best of luck man.
 
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