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My tortoise is unresponsive, head in shell. Is it an emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Tortoise | Female

My tortoise was not moving and kept head totally in and legs out

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on October 29th, 2019

A veterinary visit is important, as soon as possible and this tortoise sounds critical, if even alive. It is difficult to palpate a heart beat so a doppler at the veterinarian is needed. Good luck.

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