momtythebrave89
New Member
Hi everyone, im new to the forum.
Yesterday morning I noticed that my 1 year old Hermann's tortoise wouldn't pop his head out his shell, his head and legs would move ever so slightly and he looked like he yawned. I gave him a warm bath before I went to work but still he didn't come out, so I had to go to work, on my lunch break I was advised to buy reptoboost and bath him in that to see if that would make him feel better.
But by the time I got him, he wasn't moving at all, his head, legs and arms are all inside his shell not extended.
He wouldn't respond to anything, no movement what so ever, I gave him another warm bath but still nothing. I left him in a warm spot for a bit before the uvb light went off.
This morning he is in the exact same position, no change. I'd say his shell underneath in the center feels a little soft. There is no smell however and I can still retract his arms and legs so no rigamortis.
I really do think he has passed but I am click going onto some hope before I call it.
Any suggestions or advice? Thanks everyone.
Yesterday morning I noticed that my 1 year old Hermann's tortoise wouldn't pop his head out his shell, his head and legs would move ever so slightly and he looked like he yawned. I gave him a warm bath before I went to work but still he didn't come out, so I had to go to work, on my lunch break I was advised to buy reptoboost and bath him in that to see if that would make him feel better.
But by the time I got him, he wasn't moving at all, his head, legs and arms are all inside his shell not extended.
He wouldn't respond to anything, no movement what so ever, I gave him another warm bath but still nothing. I left him in a warm spot for a bit before the uvb light went off.
This morning he is in the exact same position, no change. I'd say his shell underneath in the center feels a little soft. There is no smell however and I can still retract his arms and legs so no rigamortis.
I really do think he has passed but I am click going onto some hope before I call it.
Any suggestions or advice? Thanks everyone.