Help (lump on neck)

[Yvonne G]

I just read the part where you said that piece was glued on. WHAT? Take it off. Gluing on a broken piece of beak isn't helping the tortoise. The beak will grow back on its own and sticking the broken piece back on only inhibits that growth. What you have to do it cut up the food in very small pieces, since the beak won't be able to bite off chunks.

 

[BABYBAKER5555]

I think the problem is the UVB light is not close enough (and maybe the tortoise needs more calcium to go with the UVB?) I don't think that's a growth, I think the beak is growing wrong from lack of UVB/calcium. The enclosure is very eye pleasing, but "eye pleasing" isn't what is needed for the tortoise. He requires the proper living conditions. . . heat, humidity, UVB, diet, etc.

She has calcium powder on her weeds / lettuce I do think the humidity needs to be more I spray around 3 times a day so it's up to 60 %

 

[BABYBAKER5555]

I just read the part where you said that piece was glued on. WHAT? Take it off. Gluing on a broken piece of beak isn't helping the tortoise. The beak will grow back on its own and sticking the broken piece back on only inhibits that growth. What you have to do it cut up the food in very small pieces, since the beak won't be able to bite off chunks.

No not the beak the part on her right side is glued

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

I just read the part where you said that piece was glued on. WHAT? Take it off. Gluing on a broken piece of beak isn't helping the tortoise. The beak will grow back on its own and sticking the broken piece back on only inhibits that growth. What you have to do it cut up the food in very small pieces, since the beak won't be able to bite off chunks.

The vet glued a piece of shell back on that a dog chipped off, I thought it odd too haven’t heard of it

 

[BABYBAKER5555]

X

 

[Yvonne G]

No not the beak the part on her right side is glued

oops! Sorry!

 

[Yvonne G]

X

Are you talking about that little triangular shaped piece down on the neck? That's probably just peeling skin. It's ok.

 

[BABYBAKER5555]

oops! Sorry!

It's okay x

 

[Yvonne G]

On closer inspection it sort of looks like an abscess may be forming just above that piece of skin. Might possibly be an ear abscess.

 

[BABYBAKER5555]

I'm looking at it the growth I hope it isn't hurting her I'm counting down the clock and getting anxious I'm glad I get paid today

 

[BABYBAKER5555]

On closer inspection it sort of looks like an abscess may be forming just above that piece of skin. Might possibly be an ear abscess.

I have heard tortoise get them .. Will she need antibiotics? She so tinnie

 

[Yvonne G]

Yes, it would be best for a vet to take a look at the area you're concerned with. It's hard for us to assess from looking at a picture and not really understanding the exact area you're concerned with. The vet will know what to do.

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

oops! Sorry!

I believe it’s been moved to the wrong thread which has caused confusion, they initially were looking for help on the bump

 

[Yvonne G]

I believe it’s been moved to the wrong thread which has caused confusion, they initially were looking for help on the bump

Yes, I went back and looked again at the first picture and what I was seeing as a deformed beak was really the right foot and claw. I see the bump now. Sheesh! I feel so stupid! That bump is NOT in the area of the ear, so it's NOT an ear abscess, but some other sort of abscess. Might be a piece of food stuck inside the mouth. A vet can take a look in real time and give better help.

 

[MaNaAk]

She needs to see a good tortoise experienced hopefully, reptile vet and have blood work done, if nothing else.
She's in ruff shape. She may also have MBD.
Keep her at 80F day and night.
Soak her in warm water, do not let her get cold, for 30 minutes with piedialyte and baby food carrots in the soak water. Do this daily until you can get her to a vet.

Can I also suggest sprinkling cuttle fish on her food for added calcium.

Natrah

 

[BABYBAKER5555]

Can I also suggest sprinkling cuttle fish on her food for added calcium.

Natrah

I do with calcium powder x

 

[MaNaAk]

I do with calcium powder x

I sprinkle calcium on Jacky's food every other day when she's awake.

Natrah

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

I have heard tortoise get them .. Will she need antibiotics? She so tinnie

It is possible, but the vet can asses it. It is also possible that the abscess needs draining. Wishing you and your tortoise the best!

 

[MaNaAk]

It is possible, but the vet can asses it. It is also possible that the abscess needs draining. Wishing you and your tortoise the best!

It might be that she needs antibiotics depending on what the lump/abscess is.

Natrah

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

How did she get on at the vet?