SouthernComfort
New Member
Hi all I am rather stressed at the moment.
my tortoise, Saf, lives in an outdoor enclosure and has been thriving in it. Today we had unexpected heavy rains and her new sleeping spot flooded with her in it. As soon as I noticed I quickly went to get her out of that situation. Luckily, she was alive and within a minute of being picked up she had her head out an appeared perfectly alert although obviously a little cold.
sadly I don’t have access to any form of emergency enclosure (An oversight on my part) so she is in my room, currently nestled into a clean towel. I did offer food although she didn’t take it but she may just be too cold or stressed. I’m not sure which is part of my issue. I don’t have a heat lamp on her so she does not go into shock at a sudden temp change and I’m trying to keep the room dark and quiet to help her relax.
after that essay here are my questions: what signs should I be looking out for that she is getting sick or struggling after the ordeal? Is there anything I can do to prevent any complications besides what I’ve done so far?
Thank you for any help.
my tortoise, Saf, lives in an outdoor enclosure and has been thriving in it. Today we had unexpected heavy rains and her new sleeping spot flooded with her in it. As soon as I noticed I quickly went to get her out of that situation. Luckily, she was alive and within a minute of being picked up she had her head out an appeared perfectly alert although obviously a little cold.
sadly I don’t have access to any form of emergency enclosure (An oversight on my part) so she is in my room, currently nestled into a clean towel. I did offer food although she didn’t take it but she may just be too cold or stressed. I’m not sure which is part of my issue. I don’t have a heat lamp on her so she does not go into shock at a sudden temp change and I’m trying to keep the room dark and quiet to help her relax.
after that essay here are my questions: what signs should I be looking out for that she is getting sick or struggling after the ordeal? Is there anything I can do to prevent any complications besides what I’ve done so far?
Thank you for any help.