nikkiegirl
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I got an older desert tortoise from a friend who had a friend that wasnt taking proper care of it. They had it living in wet newspaper. It was so sad. So when i got her, i was told she was soft shelled and had a hard time breathing. Well when i got her, i didnt think she had a soft shell, just some pyramiding, but hers sinks in than goes up, and as far as her breathing she didnt seem to have to hard of a time, bit when she exhales deeply its very raspy. I know people say take her to a vet, but as of right now, i am not able too. I am saving up money now to be able too, but until then, i need some advice. So i dont want her to go into brumution sick, so i have her in my living room, it is very cold alot of the time, but i have her heat lamp on, and when a fire is going it gets pretty warm, but she has been staying in the corner of her home that is always pretty cold, unless the entire livingroom is pretty hot from the fire, but she hasnt moved. Ive touched her to see if she reacts which is instantly like jumps and retracts her legs. Im not sure what to do at this point because if she brumuting, then i should put her in a box outside where i have my other but in her own of course, but i dont want her to be sick and do that. And i dont kniw if she is just not moving, so should i soak her in warm water? Or soak her in cold and box her? What should i do until i can get her to a vet?