tortoise overheated

[MarcJacob]

Now I think the cause of my russian tortoise not moving and having his eyes sunken in is because I used a wrong light. Its a red 100w light and can go up to 55 celsius. Maybe she overheated because I kept the lamp on at night. If thats the case then what should I do? Go to the vet maybe or give her a cool bath?

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

Now I think the cause of my russian tortoise not moving and having his eyes sunken in is because I used a wrong light. Its a red 100w light and can go up to 55 celsius. Maybe she overheated because I kept the lamp on at night. If thats the case then what should I do? Go to the vet maybe or give her a cool bath?

That is definitely far too high a temperature and has unfortunately likely cooked the tortoise😔I would try to get to a vet to simply check for a heartbeat at this point.

If they are still alive, too cool a bath would shock the system, I’d put them in lukewarm water that is slightly cooler than it is warm in this case but don’t let it get cold cold

 

[MarcJacob]

That is definitely far too high a temperature and has unfortunately likely cooked the tortoise😔I would try to get to a vet to simply check for a heartbeat at this point.

If they are still alive, too cool a bath would shock the system, I’d put them in lukewarm water that is slightly cooler than it is warm in this case but don’t let it get cold cold

Ill try a lukewarm bath thanks

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

Keep us posted! Wishing you both the best here, I’m so sorry this has happened💔

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

Yes a vet will be able to determine if there is anything that can be done. Sad to hear that this is happening to you and your tortoise.