Baby redfoot

[Callum1941]

Hi all, I've had a baby red foot delivers this afternoon. It's been in the enclosure since I got it about 4 hours ago. I haven't seen any sign of life or movement from him. I'm assuming this is probably just due to the baby being afraid due to the transport and new environment. Is it normal for the red foot to not move and close its eyes when scared like this? Any feedback would be appreciated

 

[OkAdiza]

Hello,
I am nowhere near an expert, but are you able to post pictures of the redfoot and your enclosure setup? Did it come with it's eyes closed? where you able to soak it once it arrived? Hopefully someone more experienced will be able to help you soon.

 

[Maggie3fan]

Did you soak it right away? Have you seen it's eyes open? I'm sayin it's scared...badly. Soak him and put him in a quiet place. If he's warm enuf 29 degrees c then we'll have to look at other stuff...keep us posted

 

[Callum1941]

Hello,
I am nowhere near an expert, but are you able to post pictures of the redfoot and your enclosure setup? Did it come with it's eyes closed? where you able to soak it once it arrived? Hopefully someone more experienced will be able to help you soon.

 

[Callum1941]

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Here is the poor fella, like I said he's been here less that 5 hours and this is exactly how he was delivered, hasn't moved a muscle and isn't fased by being touched or anything, no signs of response or movement. I'm going to ring the company I ordered him from in the morning and see what the deal is. The place i got him from is very reputable as well seems strange for him to arrive in this condition. Would be my luck 🙄

 

[ZEROPILOT]

He's not hanging out of his shell, limp. So I'm guessing he's just fine.
DO get rid of that moss ASAP. Redfoot love to eat it. It can't be digested and it becomes a serious health issue.
I understand that moss holds in humidity. But a correctly set up CLOSED CHAMBER ENCLOSURE won't need it.

 

[Maggie3fan]

Here is the poor fella, like I said he's been here less that 5 hours and this is exactly how he was delivered, hasn't moved a muscle and isn't fased by being touched or anything, no signs of response or movement. I'm going to ring the company I ordered him from in the morning and see what the deal is. The place i got him from is very reputable as well seems strange for him to arrive in this condition. Would be my luck 🙄

His carapace is really nice and smooth...looks like he was well cared for...so we can assume that he's fine, simply sacred.

 

[Callum1941]

Can confirm this morning that the little guy had passed before he even arrived at my house, I woke up this morning and his body has gone all swollen and there is mucus coming from his eyes and bubbles foaming from his mouth. Poor fella. It was %100 dead before it got here 😕

 

[PollyAda]

I am sorry to hear this. Not a nice experience for either of you. Just to be sure, is there any reaction from the tortoise when you touch one of the limbs?

 

[Callum1941]

I am sorry to hear this. Not a nice experience for either of you. Just to be sure, is there any reaction from the tortoise when you touch one of the limbs?

Nope nothing at all 😕 I've called the exotic company this morning and sent photos of the poor tortoise. I think they are going to send another one out this week.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Can confirm this morning that the little guy had passed before he even arrived at my house, I woke up this morning and his body has gone all swollen and there is mucus coming from his eyes and bubbles foaming from his mouth. Poor fella. It was %100 dead before it got here 😕

Wow
That's horrible
Sorry about that

 

[Callum1941]

Wow
That's horrible
Sorry about that

We've had the new tort sent out, he's been here for a day or so and he's doing great! I'll send some photos later.

 

[TammyJ]

I would really want to know what was the cause of the first one's death.

 

[Callum1941]

I would really want to know what was the cause of the first one's death.

so would i, it came as a big shock. The reptile courier seemed confused as well!

 

[ZEROPILOT]

so would i, it came as a big shock. The reptile courier seemed confused as well!

I've never sent a tortoise in the mail or had one delivered to me, but it must be very traumatic

 

[TammyJ]

I've never sent a tortoise in the mail or had one delivered to me, but it must be very traumatic

Yes, for all the players.