Jail Break?

[suikajusu]

So Lucy somehow managed to get out of her 40 gallon tank today, which is 4 feet off the ground. I found her in another room right in front of my cat (who was sleeping, thank god). She seems fine, I'm just worried that something internal might be going on since she fell so far. Is there anything I can do? other than x-rays because I can't afford that right now.

Thanks
Lydia

 

[Drache613]

Hello Lydia,

Wow she DID break out didn't she?
Geez, she fell 4 feet? That is great your cat was asleep though, thankfully.
There isn't much you can do other than just observe her to be sure that she doesn't begin to have any gait issues or balance problems. I would watch for blood in the stool, if there are any internal injuries, lethargic behavior, black beard & or black tail tip too. If she starts to lose her appetite, that can be a sign as well.
Let us know how she is doing.
Do you know how she got out?

Tracie

 

[Beardymama33]

Did she make it ok?

 

[suikajusu]

yep she's still going strong

 

[Beardymama33]

yep she's still going strong

Glad to hear. It does make me glad i have locks on my tank lid because Draconis has gotten some ideas that might work when hes older...if the lid isnt locked!