General Care Discussion :: Large bumps on the neck??

[CoralAmanda]

Today I looked at my turtle and there is two large bumps on the sides of his neck. I don't know how long they have been there; every time I walk into my room he runs and hides under his ramp. But the past week and a half he has been making sounds that almost sound like he's tooting and I don't know if they are related. I haven't changed his diet and he has been eating. Hes usually out from under his ramp when I walk in and he's moving around now. The only things that aren't normal are the bumps, the sounds, the the hiding when I walk in. Do you have any idea what could be causing this to happen?

[ljapa]

Do they look like the picture of the abscess here

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=34460

[CoralAmanda]

Yes. He has it on both sides.

[ljapa]

It may need a vet visit. I've never dealt with an abscess, I had just seen that post recently and immediately thought of it from your description.

You'll probably want those more experienced to chime in.

[CoralAmanda]

Thank you

[steve]

Yes, take it to a herp vet. It's a fairly routine procedure to have it treated.