im getting worried about my babyb sulcata he seems like he just lies around doesnt move around lot like he used to at all. he seems really weak and out of energy, his food is still going away so he is eating and has a uvb, vitamins calcium and all that. im going to try to get him to our school clinic as soon as i can, any ideas or suggestions?
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ok im worried
vet2010
Apr 18, 2007 12:58 AM
Replies (6)
APLAXAR
Apr 18, 2007 10:26 AM
have you tried giving the little guy a soak in warm water? sometimes that will perk them right up. i usually soak for about 20 minutes i may have to change the water out too and re-warm it, give that a shot.
Adam
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6.6 THAYERI
1.2 SPLENDIDA
1.3 ALTERNA
0.0.1 CORN SNAKE
0.1.1 PYXIE FROG
0.0.1 MEXICAN RED KNEE
1.0 CHILEAN ROSE HAIR
reptijewel
Apr 18, 2007 12:58 PM
What are your temps on the warm and cool sides? Does he have access to water and frequent soakings? Are the eyes sunken or closed? Any discharge from nose?
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Julia
Sulcatas Echo and Tank
vet2010
Apr 18, 2007 07:49 PM
well looks like my worries were not in vain, im extremely sad to say when i woke up this morning my baby sulcata had passed over night
. man it sucks pretty bad didnt think i was so attached to the lil guy. he was fine and healthy just last week even the resident reptile expert at my school said i was doing all the right stuff and he was in great shape. well im going to wait awhile before i get another one. i took him to our necropsy lab at school so maybe they could tell me the cause of death, cause it was so sudden. they did the necropsy today and are going to let me know all the finding in a couple of weeks. im pretty bummed now cause i feel i killed him somehow 
. thanks everyone for your advice and help it was greatly appreciated.
APLAXAR
Apr 19, 2007 11:14 AM
its never fun loosing an animal. let us know what results come back if you feel like sharring
Adam
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6.6 THAYERI
1.2 SPLENDIDA
1.3 ALTERNA
0.0.1 CORN SNAKE
0.1.1 PYXIE FROG
0.0.1 MEXICAN RED KNEE
1.0 CHILEAN ROSE HAIR
unchikun
Apr 19, 2007 06:14 PM
i'm sorry for your loss, and you shouldn't blame yourself... he may have had a birth defect, or just failed to thrive. it sounds like you certainly tried to provide what you could for him.
vet2010
Apr 19, 2007 10:08 PM
thanks for the kind words, they are not falling on deaf ears. when i get the results back ill share just in case its something that could have been prevented and hopefully the information might save someone elses tort
