Little lump on neck

[IvyGirl]

Hello,
We recently adopted a baby Sulcata who has this on its neck. There is only this one patch on it from checking. Is this something of concern?
Thanks

 

[Tim Carlisle]

Hello,
We recently adopted a baby Sulcata who has this on its neck. There is only this one patch on it from checking. Is this something of concern?
Thanks

Yes, definitely a cause for concern. It might be austwickia chelonae, a possibly deadly bacterial infection. Please have a vet take a look at it ASAP. Where did you adopt it from? If it is AC, then it's very possible that other torts in its group are affected as well. Might want to give whomever you adopted it from a heads-up. I pray I'm wrong and it's not AC. Please keep us posted!

 

[wellington]

Please do as Tim above suggests. Good luck.

 

[turtlesteve]

I agree this is probably Austwickia. However I will caution that most reptile vets have not heard of this disease yet. If you want confirmation my suggestion is to have your local vet take a tissue sample from the bump and send it to the lab at university of Florida for analysis. They will be likely be able to give you some info within a few days.

I believe at this stage of the disease, you have a decent shot of saving this tortoise provided it’s still eating and behaving normally.

Please see this thread:

Austwickia chelonae - New Information & What to do if you see it

OK guys. During the past year I have observed/treated tortoises with Austwickia and documented the results. I have also discussed this disease with several veterinarians at this point and it's time for a data dump. General information on the disease: 1. The "yellow bump" disease is caused...

tortoiseforum.org

 

[TammyJ]

Be sure to advise the person you got it from, once you get a positive diagnosis. Meanwhile, total quarantine. Good luck!