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Old 23-02-2020, 06:46 PM   #12
sandy
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Originally Posted by Julia View Post
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I have hibernated my hatchlings for 6 weeks now, and woke them up today. Slowly increased the temperature during the day, and 2 of the 3 are up and moving around. However the third one ist not moving at all, has her eyes closed, and doesn't respond to touch. I'm really worried and thing she might have died.
Is there anything else I can try, or is it really bad news?
I'm so worried.
If the eyes are sunken inwards, then I would have to say the hatchling has passed away.
A gentle soak in water might have some response.
Even in hibernation a gentle poke on the leg should have a response, albeit slow.
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