I have owned several different tortoise species before and have read a lot about tortoises. I recently found some sort of growth on the leg of my greek tortoise. I touched it, not knowing what it was and he did not seem to be in pain(he did not try to pull his leg in or squirm anymore than usually when you are examining a tortoise) He is eating, his eyes are clear and bright. I have noticed that he is spending alot of time under the heat lamp though. There is nothing coming out of his nostriles. I also noticed, while touching it, that if I could or should somehow take the growth off, it would leave an open wound on his leg. The growth is also hard. Should I remove it? Maybe treat it with betadine? Any help would be appreciated. I tried taking a picture, but my camera just can't focus that close.
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Growth on tortoise leg...
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Maybe if you can get a photo somehow, one of the vets will make a suggestion? Is it a an abscess? Maybe something simple, like a broken off cactus spine causing the irritation? I really would start looking for an ARAV Vet and get an opinion. You don't want a local infection becoming systemic...good luck, and let us know what you learn/happens. vic h.
I made a vet appt. for wed. 10/29. I haven't taken a tort to a vet in awhile... the vet I used to go to is off for awhile... I was going to go to the vet I used to take my bird to, but he up-ed his prices. $78 for a visit! There is one more vet that I know of and I do find him knowledgable. He only costs $40. Just a little farther for me to drive. Thanks for the help.
