Sick 6 month old Sulcata Tortoise

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Hi I was wondering if anyone can help, we recently went on a small trip to California and bought a sulcata tortoise he was perfectly fine the first month but now he’s not eating, walking, drinking water, or opening his eyes. We live in Washington and I have no luck finding a Vet that can check him out till mid December we are truly worried he will die my kid’s are a mess just seeing lay there with no movements. Can anyone suggest anything ASAP please
 

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These are pictures I just took of him
 

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Tom

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These are pictures I just took of him
We need more info. How long have you had him?
What type of UV bulb are you using?
What size and type enclosure?
What are your four temperatures? Warm side, cool side, basking area and over night low?
What substrate?
Did the breeder soak daily, and keep them mostly inside on damp substrate with high humidity?
 

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We need more info. How long have you had him?
What type of UV bulb are you using?
What size and type enclosure?
What are your four temperatures? Warm side, cool side, basking area and over night low?
What substrate?
Did the breeder soak daily, and keep them mostly inside on damp substrate with high humidity?
Just want to update my baby tortoise did not wake up today. ? he passed away unfortunately ?? I have no idea what I will tell my son when he gets home from school
 

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Really sorry. I know it's hard but if you can answer the questions that Tom asked, it may help you with closure to understand what could of helped or what went wrong.
The place you got it from should be informed just in case they have other sick tortoises. All the best.
 

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Really sorry. I know it's hard but if you can answer the questions that Tom asked, it may help you with closure to understand what could of helped or what went wrong.
The place you got it from should be informed just in case they have other sick tortoises. All the best.
Thank you, I will definitely do that. I
 

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So sorry he didn't make it.

My first impression was of a baby that wasn't warm enough.
 

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Just want to update my baby tortoise did not wake up today. ? he passed away unfortunately ?? I have no idea what I will tell my son when he gets home from school
I'm so sorry for your loss. I was a teacher for 22 years, and I know that children grieve the loss of pets. I also know that they rebound faster than adults. I always advised parents to follow their child's lead. If they want a funeral, then let them plan one. Make space for questions and honest answers. They will be okay.

I'm holding you and your son close to my heart.
 

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Just want to update my baby tortoise did not wake up today. ? he passed away unfortunately ?? I have no idea what I will tell my son when he gets home from school
Sorry. We can help you figure out what went wrong, and we can help you start over and get it all right, if and when you want to.
 

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