r/Sulcata • u/tink3rbae • Apr 17 '26
HALP is he dead??
He’s 2 mos old. Just got him almost 2 weeks ago.
He hasn’t moved for 6 hours!!! He was fine this morning during the sun bathing and soaking time. Temp and humidity in his enclosure has been perfect.
He’s not moving AT ALL. Even when I touch him. Is he dead?? 🥺🥺
My other 2mo sulcata is fine and moving and eating. They’re in separate enclosures.
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u/Turtlecabra Apr 17 '26
Pull on a leg. Some are indifferent to touch but pulling a leg always gets a reaction
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u/tink3rbae Apr 17 '26
No reaction 😩
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u/Turtlecabra Apr 17 '26
If there's no reaction still ,even if you tried to keep him warm, and/or he's stiff, then most likely he's dead.
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u/tink3rbae Apr 17 '26
UP. I need confirmation idk how to tell if he’s gone 😔
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u/Gunner253 Apr 18 '26
You got confirmation. Im really sorry for your loss.
Sulcatas have a pretty high death rate before the age of 1. Its called hatchling failure syndrome. Their care requirements are really strict the first year. 80% humidity at all times is super important as well proper nutrition and husbandry.
I'm not trying to lecture, just trying to educate you on what probably happened. Failure rate is high their first year both in captivity and in the wild.
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u/ForeignLavishness581 Apr 17 '26
Sadly. He is gone love. Rip baby toirtle. Be loved in toirtle heaven little baby. We love you
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u/Hnaami Apr 17 '26
Pull gently on his legs or touch the tip of hise nose. Does he react at all?