Broken yolk sac

[kimber_lee_314]

One of my new hatchlings broke his yolk sac. Will he be able to survive? Is there anything I can do?

 

[ascott]

I am bumping you back to the front....gosh I hope someone with direct experience with this will see your request for help....

 

[yagyujubei]

Not good. I would try antibiotic ointment, and keep your fingers crossed. Infection will be the problem.

 

[kimber_lee_314]

Thank you - that's what I did. I have been putting the ointment on twice a day. I have him in the incubator still - on a damp paper towel that I change twice a day as well. I will start offering him food in a day or two.

 

[turtlelady80]

Good luck! I hope the baby is ok! Never experienced this before. Wish I could help. Keep us updated!

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

A clear picture of the injury would help with an answer.

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Not good. I would try antibiotic ointment, and keep your fingers crossed. Infection will be the problem.

Ditto!

 

[turtlelady80]

How's the baby doing??

 

[pam]

How is he doing?

 

[kimber_lee_314]

The baby is doing great! I put antibiotic cream on him twice a day and changed the wet paper towels I kept him on 2-3 times a day. I also kept him in the incubator for a while. He seems to be doing fine and is starting to eat little worms. Thanks everyone for your help!

 

[turtlelady80]

Good job girl! One thing I always say, if your going to have turtles/tortoises you have to PAY ATTENTION! Your doing a great job of that.

 

[Lilithlee]

So wonderful