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RE: Bump on the back of his/her neck...

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Posted by: scripta_elegans at Sat Jul 5 12:28:48 2008  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by scripta_elegans ]  
   

I would say that it could be an abscess, and going to a vet would be a good idea. The may need to drain and treat it. If an abscess goes untreated for long enough, it can progress into a systemic infection. Hope your turt is ok!

   

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