my tortoise of 5 months is not opening his eyes

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pierrot

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My name is angel. Pierrot is my Radiata tortoise of 5 months old. For the past 3 days he has not been drinking and eating and since yesterday he has opened his eyes . He seems to be drained of energy. he is my first tortoise and I am helpless. Pls can anyone give me some advise. Thank you.
 

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Hi Angel, and welcome to the Forum!!

I suspect you're not keeping the tortoise warm enough. Can you tell us how you have it set up? Lights? Substrate? Hiding place? Size of container? Outside? Indoors?

In the mean time, you must take immediate action. To delay may cause your tortoise to die. Find a tub or bowl with high sides and small bottom, one that the tortoise can't climb out of. Add enough warm water so that it comes up to the middle of the tortoise's sides. Then add a few drops of liquid bird vitamins. Leave the tortoise soaking in this water for about a half hour. Do this every day.
 
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