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Please help -- my tortoise died

by Sam
(UK)

My 2 year old Hermans tortoise has died. He has been eating very little but I was told that that would happen at this time of year. I got him Sept time from a family and he had been kept in a vivarium which is how they bought him.

I have been bathing him in warm water twice weekly and he has fresh water and fresh food daily. He passed his last poo 2 days ago and although I didn't see him eat anything yesterday I wasn't really too worried as he appeared active and healthy (eyes and nose clear). I have just gone to give him his bath today to find him lifeless, eyes closed and sunken in.......

I am devastated and feel so bad that this has happened.

What could have gone wrong???????????




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Please help -- my tortoise died

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Feb 13, 2012
So Sorry
by: Shelly

Chris, I'm so sorry about your loss. Sometimes we just don't know what has gone wrong. Enjoy your memories of your pet.

Keep it slow and steady.

Feb 12, 2012
I'm sorry for your loss.
by: Chris

My Russian Tortoise died the same way today. He was eating normally and seemed active if not more than usual. Yesterday I noticed he wasn't eating but he was extremely active. I went to feed him this morning and he had passed in his sleep.(I know he was alive when I went to bed) The worst part is not knowing why he passed.

RIP Oogway Selecky

Jan 12, 2011
hibernation
by: Robaloie

I don't want to be one to say you are wrong. However do you know if the tortoise is just hibernating? I had a friend once who mistakenly thought her tortoises died, when they had just went into a deep hibernation because they got too cold.

Jan 10, 2011
Tortoise
by: Anonymous

I am so sorry for your loss, it could of been so many things, and obstruction in his body, a disease he could of had before you. Just know you loved him and that this wasn't your fault.

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