New baby Sullivan

[Destben]

still hanging in there. I got him a new feeding syringe. It looks scary but it has a small soft tip and works a little better.

 

[Destben]

as of last night he gained 4 grams. He hasn't pooped yet tho so we will see ho much he really weighs after.

 

[vladimir]

How's he doing today? [emoji217]

 

[Kristy1970]

Update?

 

[Bee62]

Wow ! Great news that you can get some food in him but be very careful to feed only small amounts of food. His stomach is so little and he hasn`t eaten so long . He will need time to be able to eat more.

 

[Destben]

He is still gaining weight, but hasn’t pooped yet. He is going back to the vet today for more antibiotics because he is still sick. His 3rd eyelid is coming down so he might open his eyes soon. He is still being syringe fed and is a total Mazuri snob. He is however making chewing motions and I’m able to put food (critical care) on the front of his mouth and he will eat it that way.

 

[Destben]

He is still gaining weight, but hasn’t pooped yet. He is going back to the vet today for more antibiotics because he is still sick. His 3rd eyelid is coming down so he might open his eyes soon. He is still being syringe fed and is a total Mazuri snob. He is however making chewing motions and I’m able to put food (critical care) on the front of his mouth and he will eat it that way. View attachment 246320

He’s 36g now.

 

[Miscally]

He’s 36g now.

Great news! [emoji4]

 

[Destben]

This made me curious. Can anything with torts, or reptiles in general, be transmitted through the air? Or is everything transmitted through surfaces or contact?

Ps. What a great thing you are doing for this little guy

to reply to this. I don't think so as Torterra did not get one from him being in her enclosure.

 

[KarenSoCal]

We're rooting for you, Sullivan! You are loved by many!

 

[Kristy1970]

I’m dying for an update! [emoji15]

 

[Destben]

I’m dying for an update! [emoji15]

He did well at the vet last night he is continuing his antibiotics due to some snot bubbles. The vet got to see his tough guy stance he does when he’s irritated or doesn’t want to be fed. He ate really well at lunch today but still no poops [emoji90]. He did however pee at the vets office which dislodged a little mucus plug so I’m thinking it will be easier for him to go now.

 

[Miscally]

He did well at the vet last night he is continuing his antibiotics due to some snot bubbles. The vet got to see his tough guy stance he does when he’s irritated or doesn’t want to be fed. He ate really well at lunch today but still no poops [emoji90]. He did however pee at the vets office which dislodged a little mucus plug so I’m thinking it will be easier for him to go now.View attachment 246437

Good news. Fingers crossed and best wishes, hope the progress soon speeds up now he's moving forward.

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[Bee62]

He did well at the vet last night he is continuing his antibiotics due to some snot bubbles. The vet got to see his tough guy stance he does when he’s irritated or doesn’t want to be fed. He ate really well at lunch today but still no poops [emoji90]. He did however pee at the vets office which dislodged a little mucus plug so I’m thinking it will be easier for him to go now.View attachment 246437

Great news. I would not be worried that he pooped not yet. A tortoise that nearly starved to death like him needs all the "input" ( food ) to recover.
You are doing a great job. In other hands like yours the tort would be already dead.

 

[Kristy1970]

OMG! He is so cute and looks like a premie with sassy pants on LOL [emoji847][emoji7]

 

[prescription]

Yay! So glad to see him standing g a bit

 

[Kristy1970]

Can you tell if he has eyes? Could have been a birth defect? But that would heighten all other senses to compensate

 

[Destben]

Update. He might die from septicemia tonight. I drove 2 hours and into another state to have him seen by an exotics vet that wasn’t even In. They said it’s hatchling failure syndrome and they wanted to give him calcium shots and keep him overnight till the actual vet got there tomorrow. Who by the way blames the high humidity (80%) for his current condition. For $800 on top of everything else just to get him till morning.

 

[Destben]

Update. He might die from septicemia tonight. I drove 2 hours and into another state to have him seen by an exotics vet that wasn’t even In. They said it’s hatchling failure syndrome and they wanted to give him calcium shots and keep him overnight till the actual vet got there tomorrow. Who by the way blames the high humidity (80%) for his current condition. For $800 on top of everything else just to get him till morning.

the purple blotches are the indicator

 

[KarenSoCal]

Oh no! No! Not Baby Sullivan! I am literally crying! I am so sorry for you, for him, and for all the other little babies who suffer miserably because of careless breeding and care.
Oh Destben, you have given him such wonderful care! I can only imagine how you must be feeling. I am still praying for your baby...Come on Sullivan, we're rooting for you!