Hard bump on leg that fell off

[haileyandherman]

I noticed a hard bump on my tortoise’s hind leg about 2 weeks ago and noticed today that it fell off. It was hard and white and kinda thick. I included a picture of when I first noticed it, when I saw it fell off, the inside of the bump and what it looked like after. If anyone knows what this is please let me know and if I should take him to a vet.

 

[wellington]

I would give it a good warm soak and then pat it dry then rub in some antibiotic cream.
Whatever it is, likely caused an irritation under the skin, which then maybe it falls off.
@Yvonne G may know more.

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

That is a little strange and does look a bit raw now it’s fell off, hopefully Yvonne will have more insight🙂

In the meantime I don’t suppose you’d mind giving us some more information on how the tortoise is kept/any photos of your full set up(s)? It may well come in handy when advising here😊

Do you have an indoor or outdoor set up? What size?

How are your temperatures? Ie basking spot?(directly under the bulb) overall day temps? Night temps?

What kind of lighting/heating is it you’re using? Packaging photos are helpful if you have any.

Do you use indoor uv? If so what kind?

What are you using for substrate? How’s your humidity levels?

What’s their diet been like?

Any additional info/photos would be great! Welcome to the forum🥰

 

[Chefdenoel10]

Please wash the area
Soak him for half a hour in a warm bath
And then put Neosporin on that opened wound.
Try to wrap it with that tape that sticks to itself. That will help his pain.
He is in pain you know that right?
Think of it like if you had your finger nail ripped out.
It’s painful 😣 until you put some Neosporin on it. It will get disinfected and take some of the pain away in a couple of days.
Good luck!
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Keep us posted pleeeeeease!!!!
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