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I have had my ETB for about 3 months now and it has a bump by its vent. It just appeared a few days ago and I don't know what it is. It looks like broken bones, but I don't know how it would have happened. Her cage is simple( newspaper and a PVC pipe). If anyone know what it could be I would apperciate your help.

Looks like a probable fracture to me. How big is the animal? What does it feel like (gently, gently). Does it seem to cause pain? When taking it off perch, have you been being gentle and careful with the tail? i.e. not pulling hard or forcing it to come loose. Did a perch come loose and fall?
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Karen Clark
Gems of the Rainforest

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Karen Clark
Gems of the Rainforest

she is about 5 feet in total length. When I noticed it I gently touch it and if feels very soft and goo like. I never take her out of the cage, so I haven't pulled on her tail. When I clean the cage I lift the perch right out. The perch is secured onto the glass so I has never fallen or even moved.

When I do touch it she doesn't seem to care. She has been acting funny though(i.e biting herself and rubbing her face in the ground.

I had her in with a male amazon for about 2 months. Could he have done anything?

What do you mean by "biting herself"? She definitely should not be biting herself. Has she bitten herself in that area? Do you feed live? If it's soft and gooey it could also be an abscess caused by a bite from her or the amazon or live rat/mouse. Is there a hole(s), scabs in that area? It might be an abscess, which will almost certainly need vet care. She will probably need a shot or tube dose of antibiotics and it will have to be drained and cleaned out.

Have you checked her mouth? She could have a mouth infection as well if she is rubbing her face on the ground and/or an impacted tooth. You will need to open her mouth and check. You can use a wire coat hanger bent into a long U shape and GENTLY force her mouth open with the rounded end, then turn sideways to keep her mouth open while you inspect. Make sure you don't squish her breathing tube/tongue area. You will probably need help holding her when you do this. If she has any cottage cheesy looking stuff in her mouth you have mouth rot and will have to treat. An impacted tooth and/or abscess will need to be removed and again possible vet care.
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Karen Clark
Gems of the Rainforest

>>she is about 5 feet in total length. When I noticed it I gently touch it and if feels very soft and goo like. I never take her out of the cage, so I haven't pulled on her tail. When I clean the cage I lift the perch right out. The perch is secured onto the glass so I has never fallen or even moved.
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>>When I do touch it she doesn't seem to care. She has been acting funny though(i.e biting herself and rubbing her face in the ground.
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>>I had her in with a male amazon for about 2 months. Could he have done anything?

It looks like trauma to me, a possible break perhaps. I would immediately seperate her from the Amazon until you understand what's going on. It's nearly impossible to say what could be the problem without examining the animal first hand...I wish I could be of more help.

I recommend you get to a vet ASAP.
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Urban Jungles.com

Upon further examining the pic, it looks like there could be a possible abcess at play here...perhaps a musk gland impaction.

Either way, you need a VET!
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Urban Jungles.com