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[jortiz9758]

I walked into this store to buy a few supplies for my dogs. I glance over at the reptiles and see this "leatherback" with A $159.00 tag on it. Horrible condition as you can see. I call over the manager and tell her that it is really not doing well and not moving. It had no heat and a UVB bulb about 3 feet above. She said she didn't know what do do and if I wanted it? Of course I said yes so she says go ahead and grab it out of the tank. They "skeev & gross "me out she said.

Anyway. It's really skinny and barely moving. I have it under some heat and a UVB bulb now. What else should I do for it. Don't think it will make it thru the night.
I've never had babies this small.

 

[RolandKyramere]

Probably be good to give it a nice soak in a bath, looks like that baby is probably badly dehydrated (knowing most pet stores). If they aren't eating insects, go pick up some squash and chicken baby foods, mix them together with a bit of calcium powder, and try dotting it on their nose.
Best of luck, I'll be keeping an eye on this thread!

 

[jortiz9758]

I put him in a bit of warm water. Hardly moves at all.

 

[AHBD]

I hope he makes it, and please don't take this the wrong way, but don't be shocked if he dies overnight. Very bad shape ! Poor thing, if only you had found it sooner ! Don't soak it too long, it may be very stressful. Try the watered down baby food+ pedialyte on his mouth, nose-tip. If he licks it, good sign, but I honestly think it's too far gone. I would love to be wrong! Good for you for caring enough !

 

[jortiz9758]

I know. At least I tried. The store wasn't going to do anything for him at all.
She didn't even want to touch it.

 

[LilStinkpot]

:evil: That lady had no business trying to sell an animal that she couldn't take care of.

For $160, I want to see a beardie the color of the fell flame bursting from his lips, hovering 6 inches above his rock, dropping daily onyx poops with golden urates.



Jortiz, you are wonderful for taking the little guy, and giving him a chance. I sincerely hope and pray he makes it.

 

[mostlyharmlessnj]

Oh Geeze, the poor little thing. I hope all is not lost... Like other have said, pediolite mixed into baby food feed through a dropper maybe.

I'm trying to think outside the box here, maybe, since beardies can absorb moisture through their vent (don't know about nutrients), bathing in warmed up pediolite and a bit of the baby food mixed in????????

 

[izz]

This gets my gruff :evil: ,petshops are horrid sometimes.Poor little one ,mine is a slow grower he is about 11 inches and about 5-6 months,but that is crazy he can't be that small and skinny ,those people at that petshop are animal abusers :evil: .

Feed him up and bathe regularly and bump up the temps and he should have a better life ,i admire what you are doing so don't give up

 

[wizbee]

I'd say that qualifies as cruelty to animals.
I have no idea who you would report that to but I'd sure look into it.
Thanks for trying to help.

 

[Jiffy]

Oh that is absolutely horrible. How are things going with the baby? I would try baths and heat and slow with the feeding. Please let us know how the baby is

 

[jortiz9758]

Well I'm sorry to report that he didn't make it. I came back in from walking my dogs and went to feed my other dragons, and when I went to check on him he was gone.
I did manage to get him to lick a little baby food and water when I brought him in but I guess it was all too late. poor little thing.

 

[ziggy23]

I'm sorry to hear that. I saw this thread earlier and I had a feeling he was too far gone. Least you made his last day a good one. He was warm with a little food in his belly and most of all loved. From the looks of him those few hours with you were better than he had his entire life.

 

[RolandKyramere]

I'm sorry to hear he didn't make it, poor thing. Thanks for at least giving him a comfortable home for his final hours, you did what you could.

 

[mostlyharmlessnj]

I'm sorry for your loss. At least he got to know someone cared for him before his passing.

 

[zillathakilla]

AGHHH this enrages me!!the way those stupid petstores treat these beautiful creatures! You sir are a saint for taking the poor little guy in, and im glad that even for only a day he got the proper care he deserved!RIP little guy, you deserved better.