Sulcata lost in Thibodaux, LA

splntrdhands

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She is about 6" in length and weighs almost 2lbs.

She escaped from her pin yesterday afternoon. We live in Thibodaux, LA. We've had her since she was a baby. Thanks for any help!
 

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These little guys can do some serious walking, but, if I were you, I'd check any nearby shacks or any piles of woods/ debris. They dig to keep warm and come out early to get the suns rays for warmth. I hope you find him. If it really gets cold, I know they can go in a coma-like state. Put a heat lamp out for him, maybe he'll be drawn to it if he's nearby and hiding. I hope you find him :(
 

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Luckily, the low last night was like 49-50. Not ideal, but bearable for her. I've been sharing on FB and my wife has made some of the neighbors aware.
 

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Under any object and bush and along perimeters. The places she tends to love.
Was her outside enclosure fenced in or were there barriers that she couldn't climb, or is she out beyond the barriers? I guess what I'd like to know is how big was her pen? And, did she sleep outside?
 
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