Well two things,



1st soak him in luke warm water, just enough to cover the lower portion of his shell..



let him soak for 10 min. see if that livens him up.. look at his eyes/nose area for any liquidy discharge...



when was the last time he ate? drank?... what temps do you have the enclosure at...



all dehydration is most common issue w/ young ones..

followed by issues like Ri ( respiratory infections ) and mild to severe cases of impaction from sand / wood etc not being passed through his digestive track.



As for Vet bills..



Any pet owner will tell you that to have a sick animal and have him diagnosed and medicated will easily run you a few hundred dollars in most cases.



This is something you should find out PRIOR to purchasing your pet. and be ready and willing to make the payments. Most vets will allow a payment plan to be spread out if the bill is high.



To say that a pet that costs $150 to purchase isnt worth the few more hundred to keep healthy is not very fair to the animal.



In reality these animals should cost us $1000's for the free life they are giving up to bring us joy and entertainment.



They deserve the best care possible.

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