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RES escape and now is cold

PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 7:55 pm
by ngouterm
Hello,
My RES escaped while I was not home today and When I got home I imediatly noticed he wasnt there and located him by my bed at the other side of the house, He is currently extrodinarily cold, he has moved some and has not opened up his eyes, there is a vvery chilly draft next to my bed where he was found. How should I put hime back to his tank, what should i do or even should i warm him up some how? thank you for your concern and help

Re: RES escape and now is cold

PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:36 pm
by ljapa
If your tank is heated and has a basking area, I would put him back.

Another alternative would be in a box with a hot water bottle, but make certain your turtle can get away from the heat if it is too warm.

Re: RES escape and now is cold

PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:03 pm
by ngouterm
I let him warm up in a box for about a half hour then set him on his basking area after about another half hour he moved into the water and is back to normal, thank you :)

Re: RES escape and now is cold

PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 12:20 am
by devilduck
Good it hear everything is alright!