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turtle having tumor like bump on neck

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Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:18 am
by urjaswit
Re: turtle having tumor like bump on neck

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Mon Feb 25, 2013 11:49 am
by devilduck
Is that an Indian tent turtle?
It does look like a tumor of some sort. I would have a vet look at that.
Re: turtle having tumor like bump on neck

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Mon Feb 25, 2013 12:31 pm
by urjaswit
thanks for reply devilduck.ya that's an indian tent turtle.the vet also couldn't guess what it is.

Re: turtle having tumor like bump on neck

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Mon Feb 25, 2013 2:01 pm
by steve
Was it a herp vet? Is it in distress? Is the bump hard or soft?
Re: turtle having tumor like bump on neck

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Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:46 pm
by apondfortimmy
Well, gosh. Cute turtle, sad neck part.

Re: turtle having tumor like bump on neck

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Mon Feb 25, 2013 11:29 pm
by urjaswit
the bump is hard like a button.the vet ws frm the city zoo.d head of d vet docs in zoo.in the zoo they have turtles also.
Re: turtle having tumor like bump on neck

Posted:
Mon Feb 25, 2013 11:31 pm
by urjaswit
he is eating well & active.can't slide in its head in d shell due to the bump.
Re: turtle having tumor like bump on neck

Posted:
Tue Feb 26, 2013 4:20 am
by steve
Have they tried an X-ray?
Re: turtle having tumor like bump on neck

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Tue Feb 26, 2013 11:40 am
by devilduck
If it's hard then it's probably some type of fleshy tumor. A vet will be needed to surgically remove it and put the turtle on a course of antibiotics afterward.