Hi! My sulcata tortoise (which I believe is a female, but am not 100% on) has a large red bulge coming out of its back end. I am not sure what this could be, please help! This doesn't look like anything normal!
Thanks!
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Please Help!
chels813
Jan 28, 2011 08:25 PM
Replies (4)
EJ
Jan 29, 2011 05:49 AM
That is definately a prolapse and you shoud seek the help of a good reptile vet.
That's where a part of the bowel is forced outside of the body for some reason
>>Hi! My sulcata tortoise (which I believe is a female, but am not 100% on) has a large red bulge coming out of its back end. I am not sure what this could be, please help! This doesn't look like anything normal!
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scott pasqua
Jan 29, 2011 09:34 AM
It happens sometimes if your tortoise is dehydrated. I would definitely take it to a vet. Don't panic though. If treated quickly it will have no ill effects on your tortoise. The vet will probably recommend some extended soaking and maybe a topical ointment.
Good luck!
Scott
coralluskid
Feb 03, 2011 09:59 PM
Put some suger on it. This is some kind of prolapse. Good Luck.
drsam
Mar 05, 2011 05:25 AM
He’s right, differently a prolapse. But I am thinking more the case of a parasitic infection like worms or Protozoa.
Sugar is an excellent idea it is both an antibiotic and reduces swelling.
Soaking is a good idea and keeping the area as clean as possible.
Also confine the animal so she doesn’t drag around and further injure the prolapse
Stop feeding last thing we want is more stool
Get to the vet is the best idea
Sam Pascucci
www.FloridaIguana.com
