urgent! (split plastron)

Lyn W

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I hope they could have fixed that poor little tortoise ?. It was soooo sad!!!!
I didn’t want to worry her but I had no idea how to help her????
it wasn’t good....
Can a moderator inquire for us?
I've been hoping for the best but fearing the worst.
The silence has me worried.
Hope I'm wrong.:(
 

Chefdenoel10

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I've been hoping for the best but fearing the worst.
The silence has me worried.
Hope I'm wrong.:(

me too!!!!
The more I don’t hear...... the more I feel sick!
Aaahhhhhh!!!!! The silence is deafening!!!
Please , let’s all say a prayer for him/her..
???????????????
 

gurgleblaster

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Yes this is beyond the support this forum can provide. Really your best option is a vet. Dial for dollars. I know not everyone has access to reptile specialist vets but I really recommend finding one before hand because even with the best care sometimes bad things beyond our control happen. Wish the best for the little guy that looks really painful. I hope someone answers your call. My thoughts are with you.
 

traciey2kbabe

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Hi, I’m in the UK too, did you manage to take it to a reptile specialist? What did they say? Hoping and praying there’s something they can do for him/her!
I’m sure there would be unless he/she was extremely ill.
My tort years ago had bladder stone they used a thick rubbery type gel over the plastron to help keep the shell piece they removed and put back in place ??
 

William Lee Kohler

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This may be one of those cases of shell trauma where a temporary patch is needed for healing. The difficulty is that it is a young growing tortoise and this is a growth seam. I admit that I am also dying from the suspense and silence?.
 

Jan A

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Seems like people always come to get advice--often during emergencies--and then disappear, never to be heard from again.
Not polite or smart. What happens when they need help again....people's time & advice is invaluable, especially when you're passing it forward.
 

Mrs.Jennifer

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Not polite or smart. What happens when they need help again....people's time & advice is invaluable, especially when you're passing it forward.
I think sometimes shame plays a part. Either because they already feel it, or because they think it will be inflicted on them. I try to err on the side of compassion.
 

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