looks like an abscess on the neck only when he breaths

[bryson white]

Ned has been staying outside all year and today he flipped and after i picked him up i noticed that on one side of his neck when he would breathed it looked bigger (only slightly it was not that big of a difference ) and he acted normal. should i be worried? i will try to post pictures

 

[bryson white]

Oh and he does not pass urates I see him pee but no white stuff

 

[Yvonne G]

I wouldn't worry about the neck thing. And hopefully the non-urates isn't a problem either. But to be sure, give him a good soak and leave him in the water for 15 minutes or so. Mine don't pass urates every time, only occasionally.

 

[bryson white]

ok thank you. i hope he does not have any issues i see him pass urates only once every couple of months but he always drinks water and my friend told me not to worry.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Post a picture if you can and keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't get any bigger, but it doesn't sound like anything to worry about.

 

[bryson white]

it hasn't and doesn't look like anything now.

 

[MPRC]

When my tortoises breathe heavy you can see it in their neck area huffing and puffing. that would be my guess.