CLittleSmith
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I'm sad to say that our little Speed Rocket (a sulcata hatchling) passed away today. I suspect a vitamin A deficiency, but wasn't able to get to the vet in time to know for sure. All my temperature and humidity settings matched the guidelines available here, and he ate mostly grass & weeds, with a calcium & Mazuri added every few days. He got plenty of real sunshine (MVB when indoors), and was soaked regularly. He stopped eating around mid-week, and was lethargic with closed eyes by Friday. This wasn't the first time he's stopped eating, but I've always been able to turn things around by adding carrots to his bath. Unfortunately, this time was different: by this afternoon he had significant bruising, and passed in the early evening. My whole family is feeling pretty blue about it.