worried mom please help

[rubbermate]

hello what could this be today I noticed the pink line going down the middle of goliaths plastron getting more pinkish almost red and its getting soft to the point that it moves while he breaths its not open but looks like it could very easyly open up. goliath is eating fine pottying fine walking around everywhere and overall acts fine so I dont know please help

http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums...cket/d4da0fa7-160c-4ff4-9049-c720896759b3.jpg


http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums...cket/06305b8c-9600-4de4-b1a4-9403de92f9da.jpg


http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums...cket/a7bd76b6-62a4-4dc0-9b3b-595031242696.jpg

 

[Madkins007]

OK- I AM NOT A VET, but it is possible that this is a sign of blood poisoning (septicemia) and needs the right meds and cares now! Since I am not a vet, I could be very wrong, but I personally think this is a case of better safe than sorry.

 

[Tortoise]

hello what could this be today I noticed the pink line going down the middle of goliaths plastron getting more pinkish almost red and its getting soft to the point that it moves while he breaths its not open but looks like it could very easyly open up. goliath is eating fine pottying fine walking around everywhere and overall acts fine so I dont know please help

http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums...cket/d4da0fa7-160c-4ff4-9049-c720896759b3.jpg


http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums...cket/06305b8c-9600-4de4-b1a4-9403de92f9da.jpg


http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums...cket/a7bd76b6-62a4-4dc0-9b3b-595031242696.jpg

Hi I personally don't know but there was another thread I found on a similar subject that may reassure you?
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread-My-Leo-has-pink-lines-on-his-plastron#axzz1cyWCuCpn

Hope you get some other replies soon from others on the forum
Good Luck

 

[kimber_lee_314]

My first thought was septicemia too. I rescued a desert tortoise with septicemia and it looked similar to that except if your little one does have it, then it's in the earlier stages. My DT was far worse, but she survived it. I would recommend getting him to a vet ASAP just in case.

 

[Tortoise]

Yes It may be very wise to get this checked just in case as if it is Septicemia it needs very prompt treatment.
Hoping it is not that serious

 

[Tony the tank]

Looks like new growth to me...