will it survive??? many thanks for any help. Brendan
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Is there anything I can do for this baby turtle???
bcibydesign
Jul 21, 2004 05:00 PM
Replies (4)
bcibydesign
Jul 21, 2004 05:01 PM
nahenne
Jul 21, 2004 05:36 PM
Is that some sort of umbilical defect? Did you find/breed that hatchling? I'm certain I don't know how to help that creature but I am curious about it. Any details?
Nancy
bcibydesign
Jul 21, 2004 06:52 PM
i was given 4 eggs by a friend at work who knows i'm in to animals. three out of the four hatched. that one came out like that. i do snakes mostly so i'm not to versed on turtle. if you know any one who can help me that would be great. thanks Brendan
turtleboi
Jul 21, 2004 09:55 PM
hey, i puleed this off of turtle times forum...
"Premature hatching may occur from time to time. When this occurs, the yolk sac is conspicuous as it hangs from its attachment to the lower shell. These hatchlings can be saved as long as the yolk sac is kept moist and not injured. The baby can be suspended with the yolk sac gently wrapped in saline-soaked gauze until the material within the sac has been completely absorbed. The hatchling will not eat on its own during this period because of the adequate nourishment it receives from the yolk sac material."
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