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PVoelker 09-01-2011 09:52 PM

Ornate Females
 
I have three Female ornate box turtles. I have had them for 7-8 years. Indoors for the winter and outside from spring to fall. For the first time two of my females have a lump on the side of their neck. It looks like a big pimple of sorts right behind the eye. Is there a gland in the neck that may be infected? any ideas ?

pv

bigalosu 09-07-2011 04:03 PM

It could be an infection or flies/insects could have laid eggs; however, I would bet money that they are ear abscesses. Do some looking online and see if the symptoms are similar. If so, take them to a vet. Here is a how to for an example of what they look like. I do not recommend trying this yourself if you have never done it before.
http://www.indianaturtlecare.com/Ear...treatment.html

PVoelker 09-07-2011 09:56 PM

thanks
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by bigalosu (Post 1348712)
It could be an infection or flies/insects could have laid eggs; however, I would bet money that they are ear abscesses. Do some looking online and see if the symptoms are similar. If so, take them to a vet. Here is a how to for an example of what they look like. I do not recommend trying this yourself if you have never done it before.
http://www.indianaturtlecare.com/Ear...treatment.html


Thank you for the pics, that is exactly what it is - I will take them to our vet - he worked on a male I had several years back. On one of them it has all but gone away so maybe he can give me antibiotics for her.

Again thank you for your time

Pat


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