Stuck in shell

[tortoisecrush]

So my tortoise got a chunk of coconut bark stuck up in his shell. It's wedged up in his back leg. I can not get it out. I've tried tweezers, soaking it ect. Any suggestions?!

 

[dmmj]

You could try irrigation, shoot some water into the area and flush it out.

 

[tortoisecrush]

You could try irrigation, shoot some water into the area and flush it out.

I tried that not working

 

[wellington]

The only thing I could tell you after everything you have already tried, would be to make a trip to the vets.

 

[qixer01]

Can you get ahold of it with a pair of needle nose pliers?

 

[ascott]

Is it in his skin? I mean did it puncture his skin?

 

[Madkins007]

Needlenosed pliers and a bit of elbow grease. Soaking it will just make the wood swell. If you need to lube it up, use any food or body oils.

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Maybe try and cut small pieces away so it will dislodge.

 

[tortoisecrush]

Well after everything I tried when I posted this I left him alone for a bit. I got as much as I could. I checked him last night an he worked it out himself!! Yay!! Thank goodness!! Thanks everyone for the advice!!!