Black growths around mouth

Skekmal

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Noticed these at the corners of his mouth today. Any ideas what they are? One side is noticeably larger than the other.image000000_4.jpgimage000000_6.jpg
 

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What species and age is he?
 

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Could be dirt stuck to it, food he's eating or color changing. Give him a warm soak and with a soft tooth brush see if it washes off. If it doesn't wouldn't worry about it but keep an eye on it to be sure it doesn't become a sore. With it on both sides it's likely nothing.
 

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What species and age is he?
To be honest I don't know I got him from a friend. I am pretty sure he is a Greek but I guess he could be a Russian, and he's at least a decade old while I've only had him for 4 years
 

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Post a pic so we can ID him. Doesn't really make a difference as far as the original post, but would be nice to know what species.
 

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Post a pic so we can ID him. Doesn't really make a difference as far as the original post, but would be nice to know what species.
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I already put him to bed for the night but these are a couple of the better ones I have.
 

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Male Eastern Hermann's or Russian? Can't tell. Leaning Hermann's based on photos.
 

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He looks like a Russian. Anyway, he is gorgeous and healthy looking.
 

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