Hatchling Hermann Can't Open Mouth & Eat - Page 2

tgt038 · 29-01-2016, 08:40 PM

I'm in Kent UK. I have separated it into its own tank with heatmat and lights. Still lively today.

Jan W · 01-02-2016, 06:42 PM

Do keep us updated as do wonder how things are.
Jan

tgt038 · 01-02-2016, 07:31 PM

Baby is still alive and kinda sucking on grapes and cucumber. The legs felt a little weaker today as it pushes against me. Will keep this updated, but feel this will only go one way.

CherryBrandy · 01-02-2016, 08:08 PM

not good if strength is going as indicator of ill health and life ebbing away. It s/he were eating properly I would suggest a bit of physio but in the circumstances I think you may need to seek the advice of a professional and independent person, to all of us - it will take the decision making away then and do what's right for its welfare either way, positive - in that it needs some sort of intervention as s/he won't go on sucking fluids and survive - or negative.
Good luck as we've all been there one way or another at some time and feel for you.

Suze65 · 02-02-2016, 05:49 PM

Sorry but what is the point in watching it fade away and get weaker, if it still can't eat ? I know it's your tort and your decision, but do you not think you have left it like this long enough?

Jan W · 02-02-2016, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tgt038

Baby is still alive and kinda sucking on grapes and cucumber. The legs felt a little weaker today as it pushes against me. Will keep this updated, but feel this will only go one way.

So sad to read the latest. It must be very hard for you.

Perhaps it is time to speak to the vet. Although I have not had to make a decision with torts I have had to do this with other animals and I have been fortunate to have a vet that has steered me in the right direction. It helps to have someone to help with this and perhaps an expert can clearly identify if there is anything to do.

Best wishes
Jan

01-02-2016, 08:08 PM	#14
CherryBrandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SE England Posts: 4,262	not good if strength is going as indicator of ill health and life ebbing away. It s/he were eating properly I would suggest a bit of physio but in the circumstances I think you may need to seek the advice of a professional and independent person, to all of us - it will take the decision making away then and do what's right for its welfare either way, positive - in that it needs some sort of intervention as s/he won't go on sucking fluids and survive - or negative. Good luck as we've all been there one way or another at some time and feel for you. __________________ Horsfields, Spur Thighed, & Marginata

02-02-2016, 05:49 PM	#15
Suze65 Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,769	Sorry but what is the point in watching it fade away and get weaker, if it still can't eat ? I know it's your tort and your decision, but do you not think you have left it like this long enough? __________________ Suze. 3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe 7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy 1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012

29-01-2016, 08:40 PM	#11
tgt038 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 4	I'm in Kent UK. I have separated it into its own tank with heatmat and lights. Still lively today.

01-02-2016, 06:42 PM	#12
Jan W Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1,400	Do keep us updated as do wonder how things are. Jan

01-02-2016, 07:31 PM	#13
tgt038 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 4	Baby is still alive and kinda sucking on grapes and cucumber. The legs felt a little weaker today as it pushes against me. Will keep this updated, but feel this will only go one way.

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