Is my eastern box turtle dead? It's unresponsive and eyes are closed.

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My eastern box turtle Is unresponsive. I am not sure if it is dead because rather than being limp, out of its shell with its eyes opened like turtles normally are when they die it is mostly in its shell resembling when it is asleep despite one leg that is slightly out but still not limp, and it's eyes are closed tight. It does not respond to any touch or water.

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Hank. Not all animals remain limp after dying. and can stiffen up (rigor mortis) A veterinary visit can assess for a heart beat, but this does not appear promising. Sorry.

Is my eastern box turtle dead? It's unresponsive and eyes are closed.

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