Death with swollen neck and limbs

Astrochely

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20141108_083105-1.jpg 20141108_085132-1.jpg 20141108_085136-1.jpg I found this lady dead yesterday's evening. She has swollen neck and limbs. Current pictures are from today. Probably due to decomposition, the swellings are not as intense as yesterday's.

My limited knowledge and experience suggest athritis and gout (secondary) which came from a prolonged kidney problem (primary). But I am open to other ideas. So your educated feedbacks are appreciated.

Thanks.
 
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Yvonne G

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No, the gasses build up inside a dead body very quickly. That is what you are seeing. You can't tell what it died from by the swollen limbs, as this is a natural part of decomposition.

I'm so sorry you lost this tortoise. That's never easy.
 
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