namdsibor said:What is a yolk sack?
Fernando said:yes that's what it looks like.
It doesn't look like it absorbed completely. I'm new at the newborn stuff. But I probably wouldn't put it on any substrate (bedding). Maybe moist paper towels instead.
namdsibor said:Right now I just have the substrate as newspaper on the very bottom with a good bit of orchard hay/grass on top.
Is that okay? Should I avoid dirt? (I was wondering the reason you suggested moist paper towels.)
Fernando said:yes that's what it looks like.
It doesn't look like it absorbed completely. I'm new at the newborn stuff. But I probably wouldn't put it on any substrate (bedding). Maybe moist paper towels instead.
Fernando said:namdsibor said:Right now I just have the substrate as newspaper on the very bottom with a good bit of orchard hay/grass on top.
Is that okay? Should I avoid dirt? (I was wondering the reason you suggested moist paper towels.)
Fernando said:yes that's what it looks like.
It doesn't look like it absorbed completely. I'm new at the newborn stuff. But I probably wouldn't put it on any substrate (bedding). Maybe moist paper towels instead.
I'd be afraid of keeping the hay stuff because it's too dry and you'd also run the risk of infecting that area. Who did you get this tortoise from? Did you purchase from a pet store? Usually a pet store or any other breeder will wait at least a week before they sell a baby like that.
Others might have better Ideas. Just sit for a few for them to answer.
Fernando said:namdsibor said:Right now I just have the substrate as newspaper on the very bottom with a good bit of orchard hay/grass on top.
Is that okay? Should I avoid dirt? (I was wondering the reason you suggested moist paper towels.)
Fernando said:yes that's what it looks like.
It doesn't look like it absorbed completely. I'm new at the newborn stuff. But I probably wouldn't put it on any substrate (bedding). Maybe moist paper towels instead.
I'd be afraid of keeping the hay stuff because it's too dry and you'd also run the risk of infecting that area. Who did you get this tortoise from? Did you purchase from a pet store? Usually a pet store or any other breeder will wait at least a week before they sell a baby like that.
Others might have better Ideas. Just sit for a few for them to answer.
HLogic said:That hatchling should be kept moist to allow the continued absorption of the umbilicus and in hopes that it will fully unfold. I would suggest putting it on very damp paper towels in a closed plastic shoe box or similar. I use the rectangular ZipLoc/Glad medium-sized plastic containers with the lid sealed. You can leave the tabbed corner unsealed to allow air circulation. I keep them sealed and open them once a day to introduce fresh air.
If kept moist & warm, the umbilicus should heal in a few days. I'm not sure whether it will fully unfold...
If I received a tort in that condition, I would send a SEETHING e-mail to the vendor asking them why they would ship a tort that has been no more than 2 - 3 days out of the egg!
egyptiandan said:I agree Art that that tortoise is less than a week out of the egg as it hasn't even straightened out yet. The remain of the yolk sack look to have dried out so won't be absorbed. It should though dry, heal and fall off. Keeping it humid is fine, but I'd put a triple antibiotic ointment on the spot until it falls off. This will help in the healing process.
Danny
Fernando said:HLogic said:That hatchling should be kept moist to allow the continued absorption of the umbilicus and in hopes that it will fully unfold. I would suggest putting it on very damp paper towels in a closed plastic shoe box or similar. I use the rectangular ZipLoc/Glad medium-sized plastic containers with the lid sealed. You can leave the tabbed corner unsealed to allow air circulation. I keep them sealed and open them once a day to introduce fresh air.
If kept moist & warm, the umbilicus should heal in a few days. I'm not sure whether it will fully unfold...
If I received a tort in that condition, I would send a SEETHING e-mail to the vendor asking them why they would ship a tort that has been no more than 2 - 3 days out of the egg!
egyptiandan said:I agree Art that that tortoise is less than a week out of the egg as it hasn't even straightened out yet. The remain of the yolk sack look to have dried out so won't be absorbed. It should though dry, heal and fall off. Keeping it humid is fine, but I'd put a triple antibiotic ointment on the spot until it falls off. This will help in the healing process.
Danny
Triple Antibiotic Ointment??? Is that safe for reptiles?
Wow, it seems this forum is divided on the humid VS dry conditioning... I like the diversity, but it's not making it easier on my decision. Also, It seems some people have suggested to let it dry and fall off, while others say keep it moist.
Thanks,
Rob
Phila, PA
wrmitchell22 said:Don't we have Sulcata breeders on here? Come on guys help him out I would take the words of a breeder and unfourtunatley you will just have to choose which way to go and stick with it. Once the baby is ready to be put on substarte I recommend cyprus mulch but for now it seems no substrate. Good Luck, I hope you get the assistance you need.
wrmitchell22 said:Don't we have Sulcata breeders on here? Come on guys help him out I would take the words of a breeder and unfourtunatley you will just have to choose which way to go and stick with it. Once the baby is ready to be put on substarte I recommend cyprus mulch but for now it seems no substrate. Good Luck, I hope you get the assistance you need.
wrmitchell22 said:Don't we have Sulcata breeders on here? Come on guys help him out I would take the words of a breeder and unfourtunatley you will just have to choose which way to go and stick with it. Once the baby is ready to be put on substarte I recommend cyprus mulch but for now it seems no substrate. Good Luck, I hope you get the assistance you need.
BTW, did you ever tell us where the baby came from, I would not use that place again, not very responsible on their part!
wrmitchell22 said:Don't we have Sulcata breeders on here? Come on guys help him out