Help, emergency! (tortoise limp)

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My russian is not really moving, he's limp, but clearly still alive, I'm afraid he's knocking on death's door. I put him in a warm soak, what can I do?
 

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RE: Help, emergency!

Do you know what could have happened? Give us a run down of the temps, humidity, substrate, etc. you may need to make a vet visit ASAP if there is no reason you know of for him to be acting like this.
 

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His temps are all in parameters for a russian, 50-60 percent humidity, he's been kinda lethargic and not eating, I can't afford an emergency vet, I feel so bad, he's not moving at all now.


He's gone. :(
 

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RE: Help, emergency!

Really, he's gone? Oh, I am so sorry for your loss. Do you have any ideas what happened? Again, I am so very sorry.
 

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Help, emergency!

I'm pretty sure, completely limp and non responsive, I've followed the care sheets to a t. I have no idea what happened, I'm pretty bummed, I knew he was sick, but he seemed better the last few days, then I checked him when I got home. And he was barely moving.


He's definitely gone, just got a second opinion, I hope he didn't suffer, I tried so hard.
 

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Help, emergency!

Laura said:
you knew he was sick?
they hibernate.. are you sure?

Yes I'm sure. He was a little lethargic, and hadn't ate much, he didn't show signs of major illness. He was up and moving this morning when I went to work.
 
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