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my tortoise has fallen off a log that was in her house and i found her on her back. will this hurt her what should i do

Submitted: 1048 days and 4 hours ago.
Category: Pet
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Hopefully she will be okay. Being on their backs can compromise their breathing some. Watch her activity, how she is eating, if she has problems moving around, anything obviously different than normal. With luck she will be fine and not supper any side effects. Check your enclosure, look for any other obvious safety problems. If all is well this is a one time thing.

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Answered: 1/9/2007

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Over 15 year as a vet tech, 10 years working with exotics, pocket pets, birds and reptiles

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