IlL tortoise

by Dave
(Ny)

Have a Russian tortoise friend who moved gave us 3 years ago. No idea how old it it. I would guess old. Diet of romaine lettuce. Usually hibernates once year for a month or so. Did like 2+ months this year. Come alive just z but now though. Hadn't eaten in all this time. Barely moves , doesn't hidE head in shell when touched like usually does and doesn't seem to be opening eyes. next step us Vet I guess. Doesn't seem healthy. Any ideas? Thx!

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Apr 04, 2010
Waking Tortoise
by: Shelly

A warm soak might help. It's important for the tortoise to drink. But the vet is the very next step.

Keep it slow and steady.

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