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[KrisC]

My name is Kris and I have a one year old Leopard Tortoise I have raised from a hatchling. I am new to tortoises and have learned by trial and error and lots of research. I posted a thread concerning a hard greenish black clump I just noticed near my tortoise's mouth. I have soaked him in warm water and tried to gently remove it with a wet QTip. I am not sure if it is a growth or just a hard clump of chewed up greens. I am not familiar with many health concerns with a tortoise so I am looking for advice. Thanks!

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Kris, and welcome to the forum!

Put some mineral oil on the 'clump,' and let it soak for a few minutes, then try to pick it off.

 

[wellington]

Hello and Welcome

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello Kris welcome to the TFO from AZ . Your getting the best help Yvonne knows more then most about fixing torts .but I would like a pict of your green ball .

 

[Jodie]

Welcome to the forum. I agree with grandpa turtle. Yvonne is great.

 

[bouaboua]

Hello and Welcome. Good to have you here.

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Welcome!

 

[KrisC]

Here is a closeup of his head and eyes. I will add another pic of him full body. Not familiar with everything yet. Not sure if I can post more than one pic at a time.

 

[KrisC]

Full body. I added moisture to help with humidity. Other than spraying constantly, any suggestions for keeping up with the humidity issue?

 

[Falcon70]

Welcome, how long has it been there? At first glance, I thought it might just be old food, but I saw your other thread saying it's been there awhile now.

 

[pam]

Welcome.

 

[tortadise]

Welcome