dead or hibernating?

kakawoosh

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my baby RES doesn't move at all since yesterday morning :( i tried to do tug test on her limbs but still didnt move.
 

kakawoosh

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amm have no idea but it's been raining lately.. probably she catches cold? :huh: btw these are pictures of her I took just now :s what can u tell based on these pictures? :/
 

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Looks like it might be dead. A hibernating turtle will still move a bit when disturbed.
 

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yes she ddidn't move at all though she ain't smell and no liquid out from everywhere.
 

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Mine did that once. Put it in some warm water and wait. They usually wake up.... And don't leave it with others incase it is infectious.
 

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If it doesn't move after 30 seconds of being handled then its probably dead unfortunately. It even looks dead in the pictures :( sorry for your loss
 

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yes shes dead :'( her limbs are limp and she starts smell
 

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I'm so sorry for your loss ((hugs))
 

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Babies are so fragile and can fail for so many reasons including born with something off. I am so sorry. It is not an easy thing to experience.
 

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