Help- yolk sac

russian/sulcata/tortoise

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I’ve noticed blood coming out of the last part of her yolk sac, she is being kept in a little Tupperware with moist towels inside the other hatchling enclosure.

Should I try and dry the yolk sac out by putting dry paper towels or should I keep the towels extremely moist?

Should I be worried about the blood?

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Yvonne G

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Blot it with a soft absorbent paper towel to make sure it's dry, then dab on a bit of either Vaseline or Neosporin.
 

motero

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Does not look serious. I have seen many yolk sacks bleed just a bit.
 
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