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help please we have a small turtle which seems to have a white bubble(growth coming out his shell near his hind legs. we coaxed him off his perch into the water and he sank he was not able to move his hind legs at all. he has been sitting on his perch with his head in the water drinking, but not eating. what should we do? any help would be great.

Thanks, devin & kyle

You need to find a vet. It could be what is called a prolapse
of his intestine. HE will die if you don't get help for
him.

Please act quickly
Linda

thank you we have taken skippy to a vet and she is treating him now. Hopefully skippy will come out okay the doc isn't to sure she said he will need a shot every other day for about 2 weeks, we have our fingers crossed. Thanks again for the response.

Devin & Kyle

Well, good luck. My two baby turtles got sick (basically like a cold) and I had to give them shots every day for ten days. It worked though so if you acted quickly enough, he'll probably survive.