Redfoot Hatchling is lethargic

[RALilley]

Hi everyone. We gave a Redfoot hatchling that joined our family in January. She was doing ok up until we moved her into a new home. Now she's very lethargic and doesn't want to move or eat. At first I thought it might be stress but I'm at a loss. She doesn't have puffy eyes or bubbles coming from her nostrils/mouth. I don't hear any weird sounds when I hold her close to my ear.

I picked up carrot baby food last night and have soaked her in that last night and today. Any suggestions? Is this stress and do I need to be more patient?

Thank you in advance for any tips or advice!

 

[wellington]

Lots more info needed. Pic of enclosure. Temps all over and basking needed along with night temps. What's the humidity? What type of lighting and heating your using?

 

[Bee62]

How long is your baby in his new enclosure? Torts mostly react with shyness and sometimes loss of appetite when they are in a new enclosure.

 

[Toddrickfl1]

They will sulk for awhile when their surroundings change I've learned. Even the smallest change. It happened with my RF. Just give your tort a few days it should be back to its old self.

 

[Anyfoot]

Hi everyone. We gave a Redfoot hatchling that joined our family in January. She was doing ok up until we moved her into a new home. Now she's very lethargic and doesn't want to move or eat. At first I thought it might be stress but I'm at a loss. She doesn't have puffy eyes or bubbles coming from her nostrils/mouth. I don't hear any weird sounds when I hold her close to my ear.

I picked up carrot baby food last night and have soaked her in that last night and today. Any suggestions? Is this stress and do I need to be more patient?

Thank you in advance for any tips or advice!

How long has it been lethargic? When placed into a new environment they need time to adjust. 1 to 2 wks is not unusual.
Double check your temperature is between 80/90f preferably 82/88f. Check your humidity is 80%+, and make sure the enclosure is not too bright. A uvb tube light over the feeding area is all the light you need. Heat with a CHE on a thermostat.

 

[TammyJ]

How is she doing now? Any pics of her and the enclosure? You got some good advice about the conditions she should be kept in, that is priority No. 1 if she is not sick with something otherwise that we don't yet know. Take care of her temps, humidity, lighting, diet and enclosure first thing.